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Legionnaires' Disease Confirmed At Veterans Home

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs said a case of the illness was confirmed at a suburban veterans home, several years after a deadly outbreak in Quincy.

Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater Tributes Planned

The Chicago blues legend is being celebrated on the weekend of what would have been his 84th birthday.

$4 Billion Writeoff Follows IL Company's Failed Cancer Drug

The company wrote down the value of a high-profile acquisition by nearly 70 percent after a clinical trial was halted last month.

911 Dispatcher Died During Domestic Dispute: 911 Call From Cop Boyfriend

On newly released audio from the 911 call, dispatcher Samantha Harer's cop boyfriend said she shot herself during an argument.

Elton John In Rosemont: Dates, Tickets To Farewell Tour

Elton John is heading to five continents as part of his 300-date Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Here’s how you can watch, and get 10 percent off tickets through Patch.

Giant Ball Pit 'Beach' Opening At Navy Pier

More than a million antimicrobial and recyclable plastic balls will fill the Pier's Aon Grand Ballroom beginning Jan. 19.

Company Fires Manager Who Threw Chair At Black Teen

The restaurant has apologized to the teen after video of the incident was posted online.

Train Video Shows Moment Before 2 Cops Fatally Hit

A newly-released video shows moments before CPD officers were hit by a train.

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• Former Mental Health Center Could Become Senior Facility
• 10th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh Set For March
• Pickup Trucks Now Allowed On Town's Driveways
• Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Liquor Store
• Culver's Fundraiser Benefits CPD Memorial Fund
• Town's Longest-Serving Village Clerk Dies At 85
• Man Charged After Spitting On Officer: Cops
• Fugitive Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of Girl
• Search Continues For 4 Who Robbed Good Samaritan
• Ex State Rep Indicted In Nude Photo Scandal

Across America

• Michael Cohen To Testify Publicly Before Congress
• Watch Handcuffed Woman Steal Police Car

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