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Hospital Gunman Threatened To Shoot Up Chicago Fire Academy: Reports

Five years before the devastating shooting that claimed the lives of a Chicago cop, ER doctor and pharmacy resident, the gunman made threats after he was fired from the academy.

Cubs' Schwarber Fulfills Birthday Wish For Young Hero

Ayden Cazares has battled bullying and a heart defect — and last week his birthday wish was granted.

PETA to Bring Mobile Billboard to Turkey Testicle Fest

A suburban pub will host its 36th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival on Wednesday, and PETA isn't happy.

Chicago Mourns Slain Officer, Mercy Hospital Employees

"I ask each of us to hold our children, our loved ones, all that closer," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. "Remember what is important in life, that there are others who are part of our larger family who will have a tear and a hole in their lives that will never really heal, that they will always have a scar."

Woman Found Dead In Church Alcove With Signs Of Trauma

Police are investigating the death of a woman found at First United Methodist Church Monday afternoon as a homicide.

Scam Artists Target Elderly With False Sob Story: Police

A made-up story of loss tugged at the heartstrings of an elderly man before his children realized something was amiss.

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