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Christian Haunted House Canceled Over Gay Nightclub Shooting Scenes

Chicago Public Schools refused to let a Far South Side elementary school host a Christian haunted house that had planned a "horror" room depicting the mass shooting this summer at a gay nightclub in Florida.

Veteran Chicago Cop Accused of Sex Trafficking 14-Year-Old Girl: Feds

A veteran Chicago police officer who has been under federal investigation since last year faces child porn and sex trafficking charges involving a teenage girl.

World Series Game 7: 1st Pitch Can't Come Soon Enough for Cubs Fans Eager to See Title Drought End

The 2016 season for the Chicago Cubs comes down to one game. A victory for the Cubs means winning a World Series crown for the first time since 1908 and ending the lament of "next year will be their year" for hundreds of thousands of fans.

Spring Hill Mall Employee Robbed, Several Stores Burglarized: Police

A Spring Hill Mall employee was robbed and several stores were burglarized early Tuesday, authorities said Wednesday.

Naperville North Student First in World to Get Perfect AP Physics Exam Score

Naperville North High School student Jason Xia answered all 80 questions on his AP physics exam correctly, making him the first person in the world get a perfect score on the test.

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