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Mumps Outbreak On College Campus

Starting Monday, anyone who cannot prove immunity — whether a student or staff — is banned from the campus.

Officer-Involved Shooting Justified: State's Attorney

"Retreat was not an option. With both officers within feet of a man armed with two handguns, only one option remained for the officers: To defend themselves."

Satanic Sculpture Joins Christian, Jewish Displays At IL Capitol

The sculpture, named "Knowledge is the Greatest Gift," joins a nativity scene, a Christmas tree and a menorah in the statehouse.

Street Renamed For Fallen Officer

A dedication ceremony is planned to rename the street "Officer Michael Flisk Ave."

Music Teacher, American Legion Band Director Charged In Child Porn Case

The Joliet man also works as band director for one of Will County's public school districts.

Toddlers Left Alone In Car While Dad Shopped At Walmart: Cops

The 2-year-old twins were left alone in a car in the cold while their dad — who was armed with a gun — was shopping, according to police.

Massive Blaze Kills Thousands Of Chickens At Illinois Egg Farm

Two giant warehouses, each the length of two football fields, were destroyed, and firefighters battled the blaze for 10 hours.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Elderly Couple Targeted In Scam
• More Street Racing Arrests, Cops Still Looking For 3 More Suspects
• Scouts Ask For Grocery Gift Cards For Foster Kids
• School On Soft Lockdown After Threats
• Woman Sexually Abused Two Boys, 14 and 16: Prosecutors
• Annual Kids Cook Off Returns
• Heroin, Xanax, Crack Seized In Drug Bust
• Handgun, Weed, $11K Found In Abandoned Car
• Town Hit By Wave Of Burglaries
• Fatal Stabbing Suspect Found At Union Station

Across America

• George H.W. Bush Service At The National Cathedral: Livestream
• Student Dies In Bus Crash On Way To School Field Trip

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