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1,000 Students Get Detentions For Downers Grove Walkout: Officials

Students "wanted to show that the consequences were worth it to have their voice heard," Superintendent Thiele said.

Grad Accused Of Threat To Shoot Elk Grove Students During Walkout

The high school was put in a soft lockdown Wednesday while Elk Grove Village police investigated the threatening social media post.

Complete 2018 Ravinia Schedule Announced

The full lineup for the 2018 summer season at Ravinia Festival was released Wednesday.

Democratic Candidates For Illinois Governor Hold Final Debate

JB Pritzker, Chris Kennedy and Dan Biss argued about Democratic Party leadership and offshore holdings on WTTW ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Fox River In McHenry Goes Green For 1st Time

A look at area St. Patrick's Day parades, parties, musical entertainment and information on the first-ever dyeing of the Fox River green in McHenry.

Nobel Prof Disoriented On Rockford Road; Wife Found Dead In Car

Ei-ichi Negishi and his wife, Sumire, had been on their way to the airport. Foul play is not suspected in the woman's death.

Gas Main Bursts, Nearby Homes Evacuated In Aurora: Police

Emergency crews from Nicor are en route to the site of the gas main break. Motorists should avoid the area.

Jury Finds Suburban Cop Who Shot Teen Twice In Back Did Not Use Excessive Force

A federal jury found the officer wasn't acting unreasonably when he shot 17-year-old Justus Howell in 2015.

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