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Paul Joseph Fronczak's abduction from a Chicago hospital sparked the city's largest manhunt.
Paul Joseph Fronczak's abduction from a Chicago hospital sparked the city's largest manhunt. (AP Photos)

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Baby Abducted From Chicago Hospital Found 55 Years Later

In April 1964, Chester and Dora Fronczak's joy turned to terror when their newborn son, Paul, was abducted from their Chicago hospital room.

Cremated Remains Case Solved, Baby's Ashes Returned

"His ashes and the small memorial, that's all we have."

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Train Vs. Car Crash Temporarily Closes Crossings

It happened Thursday afternoon.

Fake Coke Deal Arranged On Facebook Ends In Arrest: Police

A man posted on Facebook, "got the white lady ready to blow," then tried to sell baking soda to an undercover cop, prosecutors said.

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Driver Overdosing On Heroin Crashes Into Light Pole: Cops

A man and his passenger were overdosing on heroin when he crashed into a light pole in Oak Lawn, prosecutors said.

Trump Impeachment: How IL Reps Voted

Trump becomes only the third president to be impeached. Here's how Illinois' delegation voted.

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