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Boy, 7, Shot By Woman While Sitting In The Car With His Mother

Authorities said the young boy's mother was approached by a woman she did not know, who came up to the driver's side of the vehicle. Both women started arguing, and the woman outside the car pulled out a gun and shot at the car before running away.

'Torrential Rain' Leads To Flood Advisory For Cook County: NWS

Residents can expect minor flooding along streams and rivers and some water on roadways or in areas with poor drainage. The Illinois Department of Transportation warned drivers to plan for extra travel time.

Lutheran School Loses State Recognition Over Mask Defiance

The Naperville school is staring down a loss of state funds and exclusion from state-sanctioned sports for refusing to mandate masks.

Tributes Pour In For Retired Teacher Killed In Dan Ryan Shooting

Denise Huguelet who spent 24 years serving students with significant disabilities for Evergreen Park Dist. 124, was "pure, honest and kind."

Two Bodies Found Floating In Lake Michigan

Authorities do not believe the two deaths are related.

5 Mourners Overcome By Heat At Fallen CPD Officer's Funeral

Several police officers and a teen were taken to area hospitals after they were overcome by the heat Thursday morning standing outside St. Rita of Cascia Shrine, where the funeral was taking place for CPD Officer Ella French.

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