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Tenacious Texter Really Wanted Hospital Hookup: Cops

This perverted sicko sent an awful lot of unwanted text messages, Tinley Park police said. You can read a few of his attempted pickup lines.

Eddie Vedder Ejects Rude Fan at Wrigley Field (VIDEO)

"Get your finger out of that woman's face," the Pearl Jam frontman demanded mid-song.

Teen Shot by Police on Expressway Faces Felony Charges

The 15-year-old is accused of attempting to run over an Illinois State Police trooper after stealing a car at gunpoint.

Amy Schumer Reveals Her Love for Boyfriend's Palatine Parents

"They're just the loveliest people," the comedian told Howard Stern during an appearance on his radio show Tuesday.

Metra Will Add Free Wi-Fi to 50 More Cars

Metra is expanding its Wi-Fi program after riders said they were happy with the service provided on 11 railcars this year.

Zika Fear Leads Pregnant Florida Woman to Orland Park

But Illinois cases of Zika are growing in number, putting the state at No. 12 among those with reported infections.

Pulaski Road Super Bowl Sunday at Soldier Field

The rivalry between Marist and Brother Rice gets an added dimension this year as teams will battle at the iconic Chicago Bears home field.

Chicago Police 'Not Tough,' Says Donald Trump

The killing in the city could stop in "one week" if police were "being very much tougher than they are now," Trump said.

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