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Malaria Complications Claim Life Of Illinois Woman

Meghan Liddy, 25, was in Ghana working to adopt two children when she contracted malaria.

Spaghetti Sundae Inspired By 'Elf' Debuts At Chicago Diner

The syrupy-sweet dessert will be served at the restaurant at Virgin Hotels Chicago to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the movie.

Death Of 1-Year-Old Ruled A Homicide

The baby boy suffered multiple injuries due to child abuse.

Watch Man Slurp From Soup Ladle At Chicago Grocery Store

The Slurper's discourteous and unsanitary soup tasting was captured on a video that was posted on Reddit.

Driver Accused In Hit & Run That Killed 3 Faces Murder Charges

A man was arrested in connection with an October crash that killed a 3-year-old boy and two others.

Violence, Confusion Erupt After Teen Killed By Vehicle

Demaszjae Miller, 18, was fatally hit by a car as he ran across the street. Two of his "irate" family members now face charges.

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• Man Pleads Guilty In Teen's Drug-Induced Homicide
• Fatal Shooting By Federal Agent Justified: State's Attorney
• Man Dead, Woman Missing After Group Swim Off North Shore Beach
• Rahm Drops Plan To Sell Mural Worth Millions
• Movember Bar Crawl To Promote Men's Health
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Across America

• Fox News, NBC, Facebook Pull Anti-Immigration Trump Campaign Ad
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