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Hoax Report Of Gunman Locks Down Northwestern Campus

Northwestern University was locked down after a false report that a man had shot his girlfriend in what police said was a "swatting" incident.

Students Across Chicagoland Walkout To Protest Gun Violence

National walkout day on Wednesday included 3,000 schools from across the U.S. as students made a public outcry for tougher gun laws.

2 Plainfield Students Save Dog During Joliet House Fire

Boekeloo and Wielgos heard a smoke alarm as they got closer to the house.

AHeights Chainsaw Attacker Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To 21 Years

The 28-year-old Arlington Heights man apologized for the June 2017 attack that nearly severed the arm of his estranged wife's boyfriend.

Crystal Lake Gun Range Offering Free Class For Teachers

On Target Range and Tactical Training Center in Crystal Lake is offering a free two-day concealed class for teachers.

St. Patrick's Day: More Of Chicago River Will Be Green This Year

Spectators will be able to view the city's holiday tradition for an extra block Saturday.

Group Tied To Lipinski Says Marie Newman Is 'A Holocaust Denier'

IL-3 Democratic challenger Marie Newman claims group tied to Congressman Dan Lipinski is texting voters saying she's a 'Holocaust denier.'

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Making Social Media Threat

Prosecutor said dispute began on social media when woman told another she hoped her kids died in a school shooting.

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• Not Guilty: Virginia Man Acquitted In Bolingbrook Bar Stabbing
• New Mobile Stroke Unit Aims To Save Lives In Oak Park
• Luxury Home On Private, 5-Acre Estate Has Luxurious $3M Price Tag
• Bike-Riding Bank Robber Sought In Glendale Heights: Cops
• Teen Driver Charged In 2017 Plainfield Fatality
• Drug Dealer Charged In Overdose Death: Police

Across America

• Monterey County Teacher Fires Gun In Class
• Hearse That Carried MLK's Body For Sale For $2.5M
• Dog Headed To Kansas Mistakenly Flown To Japan

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