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Robber Impersonating Undercover Chicago Cop Punches Man, 70: CPD

The incident happened early Tuesday at the Monroe Station along the Blue Line.

Childhood Home of Jim, John Belushi Hits Market In Wheaton

WOW House: This Wheaton house was home to comedians Jim and John Belushi when they were children.

Chicago Officer Dragged Several Blocks By Van After Traffic Stop

Police said the van was escaping a traffic stop on the Southwest Side.

'The Loop' Radio Station Sold To Christian Broadcaster For $21.5M

Educational Media Foundation, a California-based nonprofit, is now the new owner of the FM radio mainstay in Chicago.

What Gun Violence Actually Looks Like In Illinois

Lawmakers, news outlets and high schoolers have their sights set on the AR-15. So we decided to take a wider look at gun violence.

Billy Graham National Holiday Petition Gets Overwhelming Support

So far, 80,000 people have signed the petition to make a national holiday to commemorate Rev. Billy Graham.

Pussy Riot Rallies With Daniel Biss In Chicago Show

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate will take the stage before the Russian feminist punk collective's first Chicago show.

'A Great Day': Parade Chair Talks South Side Irish Parade

Ed Haggerty, the 2018 South Side Irish Parade Committee Chair, looks forward to the big event on Sunday as final preparations have begun.

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