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Golf Club Attack At Evanston YMCA Leads To 2 Felony Charges: Cops

The 47-year-old began beating a man at the McGaw YMCA "without provocation," according to police reports.

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Customer Leaves $2,000 Tip At Lincoln Park Restaurant

A generous man tipped 260 percent at Boka on Sunday.

Number Of Child Sex Abuse Victims On The Rise In Kane Co.

"We are seeing a marked increase in the number of very young children who are being sexually and physically abused in their home," Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon said.

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Chicago's 2nd-Tallest High-Rise Proposed Next To Tribune Tower

The developers of the $1 billion-plus project also want to turn the tower into upscale condos.

Dallas Cowboys Sign Downers Grove South Grad

The 2011 grad has signed with the team to be the long snapper.

Illinois Ranks 7th Highest In US For ID Theft

If you waited until the last minute to file your taxes, you might want to read this.

Old Joliet Prison: City Gets Grant For Rehab Study

A grand opening event is planned at the prison later this summer. Will you try to go?

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