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2 Toddlers Dead After Mother Jumps From Building With Child: Cops

A man told police his daughter stabbed him before leaving one child in a bathtub and jumping from the window with the other.

'Welcome To The Future:' Residents Line Up For Cannabis

Long lines marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois.

Donnie Wahlberg Leaves $2,020 Tip For St. Charles IHOP Server

The New Kids on the Block star's wife Jenny McCarthy posted a photo of the IHOP receipt to her Twitter account on Jan. 1.

Winning $16M Lottery Ticket Sold

Someone won big after buying a lottery ticket at a convenience store. Was it you?

Cop's 2018 Crash: No Discipline, No Reports

A witness reported the officer was driving when a vehicle struck a parked car late at night. No action has been taken following the crash.

1st Baby Of New Year Born At 12:11 A.M.

The baby boy was born several weeks early.

Census Bureau Hiring Thousands In Chicago Area For 2020 Count

Census2020 is hiring thousands of temporary enumerators and field supervisors for the census count in 2020. Jobs start at $26.50 per hour.

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