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The department will again participate in the Pink Patch Project in which officers wear uniform patches during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market offers fast-food favorites and adult-friendly prizes featuring Grimace and The Hamburglar.
The fire district received 25 respirator/mask devices that are designed to protect first responders from breathing in dangerous particles.
Several Illinois schools ranked in the top 10 nationally, including IMSA and Payton College Preparatory.
The 14-year-old juvenile faces multiple weapons charges after police said he displayed a Glock handgun in his waistband while at school.
Fenger High School's Jouscelyn Mayfield and DuSable's Konesha Rhea were named Coaches of the Week after the two CPS teams faced each other.
Sen. Emil Jones III and Sen. Michael Hastings face bribery and abuse allegations, respectively.
MaMa D's is the latest local business to provide financial assistance to the program which is performing "Little Mermaid Jr." in December.
The Highland Park Giants became NHL recruits thanks to the Blackhawks who are helping a hurting group of players deal with tragedy and pain.
The Farrell Road location is one of eight Chicago-area Walmart stores that will devote retail space to the youth-oriented jewelry retailer.
From apple and pumpkin picking to fall festivals and the autumn edition of Chicagohenge, there are a ton of events for Illinoisans to enjoy.
The two people, who are remaining anonymous, are splitting the prize and will take the winnings in a lump sum of $780.5 million.
The Chicago Fire Department continues to ask for additional manpower to search the building after the explosion on the city's West Side.
Four Illinois school districts banned books, including "Gender Queer: A Memoir," which includes drawings of sexual acts deemed offensive.
Police said jewelry was stolen from a home when burglars went through the back door in the sixth reported burglary in Hinsdale this year.
Sophia "Sunni" McGee recently celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by family and friends and enjoys dancing, gardening, and bridge.
Sue Kamuda was awarded the judgment after a jury determined that her breast cancer was caused by her living near the sterilization plant.
Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso said he wasn't informed by the state that the move was taking place but found out from county health officials.
J.B. Pritzker responded to a demand from Mayor Gary Grasso, but criticized the mayor for fear-mongering and creating an unwelcoming setting.
The two men face five counts of attempted murder after police said they fired at a group of people walking to a toy store and then fled.
