Pizza-Loving Thief Broke Into Cars to Stuff His Face: Patch PM

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Chicago-Style Crime? 'Pizza Man' Burglar Pilfered Cars to Buy His Favorite Neighborhood Pies: Police

Riverside's police chief called this "one of the most unusual and bizarre burglary patterns" he's ever seen. The accused was recorded on video breaking into a car while wearing pajamas and slippers, police said. The young man told officers who makes his favorite slice, too.

Shoplifter with 'Kiddie' Accomplice Nabbed After Apple Store Thievery: Prosecutor

Security video recorded woman handing Star Wars toy to young child, who handed stolen item back to her outside the Orland Park Apple store, according to a prosecutor.

Mariano's CEO Will Retire in September

In 2010, Bob Mariano opened the 1st store of the grocery chain named after himself in Arlington Heights.

Pokemon Go Meetups Planned at The Bean, Lincoln Park Zoo

Thousands plan to gather at popular Chicago spots to find the creatures this weekend.

Overnight Crime Spree Leads to Chase and an Injured Officer

Some of the suspects in Wednesday morning's police chase that began in Skokie and ended on Chicago's South Side have been caught while others remain at large. More than one stolen vehicle was involved in the chase.

Hillary Clinton: 'There is Too Much Violence and Hate in Our Country'

The Democratic candidate for president and Park Ridge, Illinois, native spoke of race, jobs and what divides us at the Old State Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday.

Watch Stephen Colbert Rub Down Cubs for Luck

Late Show host believes 100-plus-year championship drought will come to an end.

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• 2 Injured in Serious Naperville Motorcycle Crash
• Des Plaines Man Waits More Than 3 Months to Cash in $100K Powerball Ticket
• Moms Protest 'Men-Only' Massage Parlors
• Snoozy, Boozy Driver Found in Parked Car Along I-88 Faces Fifth DUI: Police
• Restaurant Manager Shot With Rubber Slug by Armed Robber: Cops
• Family of Man Shot While Perpetrating a Home Invasion Raising Money for His Funeral
• Yorkville Woman's Body Ditched in Wooded Area After Fatal Drug Overdose
• Coroner IDs Port Barrington Man Killed in Fox River Boat Crash

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