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Bomb Threats Reported In Chicago Area, Nationwide

Emailed threats are being reported nationwide, prompting evacuations in some places. Many have been deemed to be unsubstantiated.

Local Couple's Love Story Hallmark Worthy, Literally

Chris Dempsey gave half his liver to Heather Krueger, a total stranger. Now, the two are married, and their story is a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Flight Attendants Protest At O'Hare

Unionized employees were protesting staffing cuts by United Airlines.

Man Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Unborn Baby's Death

Police say he shot his pregnant wife in the head by accident while arguing with another person.

Girl Charged In Uber Driver's Murder To Be Moved To Adult Jail

Eliza Wasni was 16 when police say she slashed Grant Nelson to death. As her 18th birthday approaches, so does her move to an adult jail.

Cops Channel 'Friends' In Lip Sync Challenge Video

The Highland Park Police Department promise to "be there for you" in a video released Wednesday.

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• Rescue Puppy Looking For A Home For The Holidays
• House Burned To Ground During Fire Dept Training
• Doctor, Classical Pianist Dies After Being Hit By Car
• Urlacher Slashes Price On Suburban Home
• Drunk Driver Causes 7-Car Crash In Parking Lot: Cops
• Teen Shot In Car
• Students Petition To Keep 'Racist' Researcher From University
• Store Clerk Arrested
• $78K Seized In I-80 Arrest

Across America

• Maria Butina, Accused Russian Agent, Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy
• Man Stabs Ex In Head, Calls Her 'Worst Hostage Ever:' Cops

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