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Bruce Gempel Pleads Guilty To Murder In Middle of Jury Trial

Thursday was supposed to be the the third day of the 53-year-old Crest Hill man's jury trial.

Suburban B&B From 'Groundhog Day' Sells For $695K

The Woodstock mansion sold on Aug. 31 after several years on the market.

Cook County Soda Tax Repeal: Vote Delayed After Hours Of Public Commentary

An ordinance to repeal Cook County's sweetened beverage tax will now be heard in early October.

Chance The Rapper Sued For Wrongly Sampling Music; Listen And Compare The 2 Songs

A New York lawyer claims his work was used without his permission in the South Side hip-hop star's single "Windows."

Chicago Police Chase Ends Near La Grange; Suspect At Large; High School Put On Lockdown

Police activity has several schools on lockdown in La Grange.

Former LW 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie Indicted

Lawrence Wyllie could face decades in prison on allegations he used district bond money for personal projects and a retirement stipend.

Accused Naperville Child Murderer Stands Trial

It was reported that she couldn't look at photos of the crime scene, which was described as "unimaginable horror."

Autopsy For Chicago Teen Found In Hotel Freezer Inconclusive

Rosemont police plan to show hotel security camera video to the 19-year-old woman's mother Thursday.

Chicago Cubs: How To Buy 2017 Playoff Tickets

Find out how to enter the drawing for the chance to buy tickets to the potential Wild Card game and the National League Division Series.

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Bruce Gempel (Photo via Will County Sheriff's Department)