Naperville, IL|News|
Live Updates: Chicago-Area Traffic and Transit Reports
Getting Around: Get the commuter scoop as it happens from official transportation sources and traffic reporters. And weather, too.
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Lakeview, IL|News|
Christmas Eve Day Protesters 'Shop for a New Mayor'
VIDEOS: Protesters tangled with police in a "Black Christmas" protest to disrupt last-minute shoppers and keep heat on Chicago's mayor.
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Barrington, IL|News|
Husband Accused of Killing Young Wife in 1973 Held on $4 Million Bail
Donnie Rudd appeared in court on crutches. His attorney says he has colon cancer.
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Joliet, IL|News|
How Windy Was Wednesday Night?
Measurements of peak wind gusts across the Chicago area. A tornado was spotted in western Illinois. Plus, a look at winter tornado history.
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Joliet, IL|News|
University of St. Francis Dishonors Priest-Abuse Survivors by Honoring Bishop Joseph Imesch
Bishop transferred pedophile priests instead of punishing them. "It was a sick system, and Joe was one of the best at it," Ted Slowik writes
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Shorewood, IL|News|
Wedding-and-Baby Joy Turns to Heartache for New Wife: Patch PM
Catholic faithful’s trust trounced by late bishop / Southwest jet's emergency landing / Cops sued in Christmas beating / Tonight’s traffic.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Tears, Prayers, Applause as Damaged Southwest Jet Makes Safe Emergency Landing
Landing-gear problems force captain to abort Chicago-bound flight, circle Oakland airport for hours to burn off fuel and then try to land.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Free Holiday Coffee on the Tollway; Some Construction Suspended
18.9 million vehicles will travel the Illinois tollways this holiday season. Will yours be one? Some news you might need to know.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Strong, Severe Storms Likely Today
Winds as high as 45 mph tonight. Even a December tornado is possible with this weather pattern. Plus, a look ahead to Christmas Day weather.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Sex-Scandal Bishop Who Led Flock of Pervert Priests Dies: Patch PM
Suspected 1973 wife-killer tracked to Texas / Soon-to-be dad dies while hunting / Derrick Rose’s “sex belt” story / Tonight’s traffic.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Firefighter's NiteFlirts Phone Sex Found in Audit: Patch PM
Harry Porterfield’s “retirement” really a firing / Best workplaces in the Chicago area / Cubs and Sox fans gift guide / Tonight’s traffic.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Harry Porterfield: CBS 2 Retirement Means 'You're Fired'
Robert Feder has the scoop.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Still Shopping? Check Our Gift Guides for Last-Minute Ideas
Jedi dressing gowns, Mike Ditka, quadcopters, and more. Plus, 7 tips to help you get through Christmas and a guide to awesome light displays
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Chicago Heights, IL|Neighbor News|
$500 Tip Surprises Cracker Barrel Waitress: Patch PM
Firefighter lost in the line of duty laid to rest / Patrick Kane “evidence” pix / Suburban woman decorates White House / Tonight’s traffic.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Metra BNSF Line Halted Due to Bridge Mishap
Truck hit bridge at Kedzie. All trains stopped tonight.
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Chicago Heights, IL|Neighbor News|
Breakfast Interrupted by SUV in the Kitchen: Patch PM
Dennis Hastert hospitalized for stroke / Neighborhood beset by Christmas thieves / Sex abuser lies to entice teen / Tonight’s traffic.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty in Gliniewicz Investigation Threats
The man was sentenced Thursday to court supervision, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, and must have no contact with Lake County authorities.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty in Gliniewicz Investigation Threats
The Oak Lawn man was sentenced Thursday to court supervision and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Pregnant Woman Shot in Sauk Village
Man with a shotgun fired into her house Wednesday night.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
University of Chicago to Build Level 1 Trauma Center on South Side
An adult trauma center on the Hyde Park campus will mean closer care for people seriously injured by gunfire in violent neighborhoods.
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