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Cancer Patient Dies After Attack Outside Treatment Center

Police are searching for attacker who struck the woman in the head as she sat on a bench in Zion Monday night. She had just undergone a radiation treatment for breast cancer.

Mom Tries to Hide Heroin on Child: Prosecutor

Cops say Oak Forest woman pulled heroin out of bra during traffic stop, then clutched the illicit drug against her child.

Dad Makes Daughter Do the Right Thing After She Does the Wrong Thing

Stolen street signs give a Wilmette father the chance to teach his 16-year-old about being held accountable for her actions.

Swimmer Conor Dwyer Says Goodbye to Rio But Not Before Hanging Out With Zac Efron

As the Games wind down, the Winnetka swimmer gives a final photographic shout out to the city that's been his home for almost 2 weeks.

Police Dash-Cam Video Shows Shots Fired at Officers in Carjacking Chase

Charges announced against 24-year-old felon who surrendered Tuesday night. Wounded Chicago officer expected to fully recover.

8 Cops in Laquan McDonald Case Should Be Fired: Chicago Police Superintendent

Eddie Johnson will make the recommendation to the Chicago Police Board: Chicago Sun-Times report.

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