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Illinois Rep Apologizes For Wishing Legionnaires' On Republican

During a debate on the House floor, Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she'd like to make a "broth of Legionella" and pump it into his family's water system.

MTV 'Real World' Casting Call Coming To Chicago

The reality series is relaunching, and the show will be in the city in December to look for its 7 new cast members.

Woman, 82, Knocked To Ground In Home Invasion

One of the intruders forcibly restrained the woman while others ransacked her lakefront home, police said.

Unclear Why Boy Stuck Tongue To Pole: Fire Dept

EMS was called after a young boy put his tongue to a metal pole and got stuck, officials said.

Cop Threats, Nazi Symbols Left On Former Kmart Property

The graffiti included threats to police, swastikas and double lightning "SS" bolts commonly used by neo-Nazis, police said.

$1,000 Necklace Missing After Visit By 'Plumber'

A man calling himself a plumber told a homeowner he needed to check her home's plumbing and water output.

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