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Teacher Killed, Another Injured In Hit & Run

Police urged the driver to turn him or herself in, saying, "Don't wait until we find you, because we will."

AJ's Mother Pleads Guilty In Beating Death

It's not yet clear whether she will testify against the 5-year-old's father, who is also facing murder charges.

Legal Weed In Illinois: Cops Talk What's Legal, What's Not

Chicago police released a video outlining the state's new recreational cannabis laws, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

4 Horses Die In Thanksgiving Barn Fire

A friend of the barn's owner set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs associated with the tragic loss.

Up To 140K In Illinois Will Lose SNAP Under New Trump Rule

A new rule from the Trump administration removes able-bodied adults without dependents from the food stamp program.

Online Pet Sitter Blamed For Feces-Filled Home, Trashed Car

The odor of animal feces and marijuana filled the home of a Glenview woman who had booked a sitter through Rover.com, police said.

Officer Honored For 100 DUI Arrests

He was recently honored by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists for his DUI enforcement in removing 100 impaired drivers from the road.

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• Man Kidnapped Woman, Dragged Her To Car: Police
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• Residents Divided On Pot Shops
• Custodian Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child At School
• Water Bills To Include Ribfest Discounts
• Tiny Suburban Microbrewery Buys Craft Beer Giant
• Student Wins Gold In Karate Championship

Across America

• Impeachment Articles Will Be Drafted, Pelosi Says: Replay
• Pearl Harbor Shooting: Sailor Kills 2, Then Self, At Shipyard

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