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R. Kelly Charged With Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

The charges come in the wake of the damning docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" plus a video from attorney Michael Avenatti.

Cubs Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale

The Cubs street team is out handing out free tickets to fans.

Boy, 13, Killed In Joliet Shooting

Two other juveniles were wounded by gunfire.

Hepatitis Outbreak In Illinois

The individuals infected range in age from 20 to 63 years old.

Boy, 10, Brings 'Large Kitchen Knife' To School: Cops

Police say the 10-year-old, who faces felony charges, told another student, "everyone in the school is going to die."

Oak Lawn Man Missing Since Valentine's Day, Family Is Worried

Oak Lawn police are asking for the public's help in locating Jonathon "Jon" Rice, who was seen leaving work on Feb. 14.

Fugitive Serial Con Man Claimed To Be Millionaire: Police Reports

Now wanted in three states, he's accused of conning people out of luxury cars and hotel stays while claiming to be wheelchair-bound.

Majority Of Revoked FOID Cards Not Returned: State Police

The state police hope to "lay bare for the public and policymakers the depth and breadth of our vulnerabilities" after the deadly Aurora shooting.

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• Steve Madden Store Closing, Deals On Shoes
• Victim's Family Sues Bar Murder Defendant
• 5 Arrested In High School Fight
• Suburban CBD Store Opens
• Reported Child Luring Incident 'Not Criminal,' Police Say
• Pallet Fire Ignites Semi Trucks
• 'Hate Music' Record Label Appears On 'Hate Map'
• Legislation Introduced After Sterigenics Shutdown
• Woman Convicted In 2007 Murder Released

Across America

• Judge Imposes Gag Order On Trump Confidant Roger Stone After Crosshairs Post
• THC-Tainted Cereal Sickens Middle School Kids

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