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Transgender Students Win Locker Room Access

A nearly four-year fight over restroom and locker room access for transgender students is over.

Bill To Cap Insulin Prices Passes IL Senate

"Insulin is literally a life or death necessity for millions of people," said State Senator John Curran, who co-sponsored the bill.

Student Stabbed During Fight At Suburban High School

The school was placed on lockdown after the incident.

14 Illinois Medical Weed Dispensaries Get License For Adult Sales

Here is a growing list of Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries recently issued 'same-site' licenses.

Gas Theft Leads To Explosion, Chicago Men Charged

Police in Wisconsin say two suspects who tried stealing 192 gallons of gas were part of a gas theft ring with more than 90 theft cases.

School Reacts To 'Insensitive' Incident, Multiple Fights

Several fights broke out in response to a social media post and a "culturally insensitive" incident disparaging the Islamic holy book.

'Frosty the Snowman' Turns 50: Historian Tells All

Rick Goldschmidt chronicles the fascinating making of the Rankin/Bass classic 'Frosty the Snowman,' which is turning the big 5-0.

4th Illinois Vaping Death Reported

Nearly 180 people ages 13 to 75 have suffered vaping-related lung injuries in Illinois.

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