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Aurora Man Who Fatally Shot Trooper Hated Cops, Wanted Showdown, Had 143 Rounds of Ammo on Him

• Trooper Chad Dermyer, a father of two and a Marine veteran, was shot to death in Richmond's Greyhound bus station by James Brown III, an Aurora, IL, man with a lengthy criminal past who wanted to be "infamous" in a showdown with police.

Tinley Park Dad Charged in Vicious Beating of 8-Week-Old Son

• Baby suffered five broken ribs, bruised liver, fractured shoulder, and two broken legs, prosecutor said.

Slashing Victim Heard a 'Click' Before Knife Across Face

• New Lenox man doesn't know what he did to provoke his attacker.

Arab-American Family Kicked Off Flight Claims They Were Discriminated Against

• United Airlines said the suburban Chicago family was asked to get off the flight "because of concerns about their child’s safety seat."

'Dad is Trying to Kill Mom' 7-Year-Old Girl Tells 911 Dispatcher

• Joliet cops arrived to find the pregnant mom on the floor screaming — and dad on the floor bleeding from his head, police said. A niece helped thwart his attack by hitting him with the beer bottle he was using to attack the mom, police said.

Graphic Anti-Abortion Fliers Upset Some Lake Forest Residents

• The handouts from Ohio-based Created Equal accuse a local company of disposing of aborted fetuses.

Glenview Couple Weds on 'The Today Show'

• Kate Roseman and John West won a primetime contest, and the result was a live TV wedding in New York City.

Gender-Neutral Restroom Signage Coming to Highland Park

• City becomes among the first nationwide to add inclusive signage to single-stall facilities.

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Children Portray Slaves During Lesson on Civil War at Wheaton Elementary School

• The controversial lesson plan angered some parents.

Feds Won't Retry Rod Blagojevich on Vacated Corruption Charges

• VOTE IN OUR POLL: What would you do? Ex-governor hopes his 14-year federal prison sentence is substantially reduced when he's re-sentenced.

Obama Will Be in Chicago to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

• President Barack Obama will host a town-hall gathering at the University of Chicago Thursday.

'Puerto Rican Police Officer Had a Standoff With the Mexican Chief of Police' - Lawyer

• The police chief’s arrest was the result of an “enhanced agenda of masculinity,” his attorney said.

Cancer Patient Held on Sex Assault Charges of 2 Sisters Dies

• Bridgeview man was being held in Cook County Jail after girl accused him of "inappropriate behavior" in homework assignment, police said.

$27M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in New Lenox

• And no one has claimed it! Hopefully everyone still has their ticket from the March 17 drawing. With: Burr Ridge Resident Wins $1 Million Illinois Lottery Prize

Nurse Falsified Time Sheets For Nearly 10 Months, Ripped Off Human Services: AG

• The Tinley Park woman may have stolen as much $10,000, according to a criminal complaint.

Cop Charged in Murder of Laquan McDonald Gets Job with Police Union

• Fraternal Order of Police says it is merely helping a member provide for his family while he is suspended without pay, Fox 32 News reports.

Baby's Arm Broken, Joliet Man Jailed

• Joliet man was arrested and taken to the Will County jail Thursday night.

Cops Want to Keep Mom's 15-Year-Old Car

• The mom was high on drugs, driving on a flat tire, had pot and crack in the car, and her kid in the back seat, police said.

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George Lucas Museum May Force Bears Tailgaters Elsewhere

• Soldier Field’s South Lot would become part of the George Lucas Museum.

CTU Ends Walkout With Noisy, Downtown Rally: Photo Gallery

• Thousands of protesters clog downtown streets in support of Chicago Teacher's Union. Photo and video highlights.

Want to Stick It to Trump When He Tweets? This Chicago Startup Lets You

• The site iKeedo lets groups create fundraising campaigns that channel the public's anger on certain issues to make a financial difference.

Coroner IDs Woman Killed in I-90 Limo Crash

• The woman was among six passengers on their way to O'Hare International Airport when the collision occurred. The group was headed to Mexico.

Aurora Man Who Drove Without License for 20 Years Gets Prison for DUI Crash that Injured 3 Kids

• A child passenger needed more than 20 staples to close a head wound.

Trampoline Park Opening This Year in Joliet

• The facility will cover 27,000 square feet and offer activities like ultimate dodgeball, skyrobics and sky slam.

Andy's Frozen Custard Plans Several Suburban Openings

• The restaurant will open in Mount Prospect and Naperville with plans to possibly open in Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove and Elgin this year.

Two Allendale Association Employees Charged in Death of Teen

• Shaquan Allen, 16, of Chicago died of asphyxiation Wednesday night at the Allendale Association campus.

Ex-Deerfield Pastor Might Not Face Trial in Teen Sex Abuse Case

• Prosecutor says Samuel Kee, who is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl, will be evaluated, and his case could stay out of court.

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• Loud, Drunken Foul-Mouthed Neighbor Kept Making A Scene Until She Was Arrested: Cops
• Man Unhappy with Prostitute's Performance Beaten by Her Friends
• It's Not Mickey Zzz's: Cops Arrest Sleeping Woman in McDonald's Drive-Thru
• Heroin Found in Sock of Man Asking Elmhurst Police for a Ride
• 'Neighborhood Junk Collector' Steals Lawn Decor
• Jilted Boyfriend Keeps Bothering Ex and New Lover, Even After Cops Show Up: Police
• Computer Repair Technician Finds Alsip Man's Child Porn Collection: Prosecutor
• Elusive Midday Bandit Robs 11th Bank: FBI
• Forgetful Oak Lawn Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Carrying Gun into Courthouse
• Gas Station Manager Punched in the Mouth, Thrown to Ground During Daylight Robbery
• 100 mph Speeder Got Stuck in the Mud While Fleeing Police: Cops
• Romeoville Police Save Suicidal Man from Jumping Off Overpass
• Indecent Proposal Ends With Woman Getting Knifed in the Eye: Cops
• 'Compassionate' Burglar Stole Jewelry and Silver from Condo

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