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'Zombie Deer' Or Chronic Wasting Disease Reported In Illinois

Deer with the fatal, wasting illness have been confirmed in multiple counties around Chicago.

'Creepy Stranger' Stares At Fitness Center

Multiple gym members reported the man — who turned out to be on parole for aggravated battery and attempted murder — for staring but not working out.

Accused Mall Shooter Indicted

He's been formally charged with a shooting that killed a teenager and incited panic in the mall.

Trio Charged With Murder, Dumping Man's Body In Trash

A man, his girlfriend and her mother are charged in connection with the death of a Naperville 20-year-old who was missing for nearly a year.

'The Right Thing To Do:' Hotel Manager Speaks Out About Helping Homeless During Deep Freeze

The woman who rented dozens of rooms to keep the homeless safe during the -55 wind chill was honored on "Ellen" last week and said only one hotel was willing to help her.

AG, Special Prosecutor Challenge Van Dyke's Sentence

Illinois Attorney General and Special Prosecutor want state Supreme Court to review trial judge's sentence in Jason Van Dyke murder trial.

Man 'Doing Doughnuts' In Police Parking Lot Gets DUI

He allegedly crashed his car right outside the entrance to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

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