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Off-Duty CFD Captain Drowns In Jackson Park Harbor

Captain Darryl Moore died in an apparent drowning in Jackson Park early Monday morning.

Trial For Chicago Cop Accused Of Killing Laquan McDonald Begins

It's opening day for the trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke who is on trial for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

Bomb Squad Called After Loaded Guns Found In Student's Bedroom

A concerned parent contacted authorities Sunday after finding firearms in the bedroom of a Wilmette Junior High School student, police said.

Security Boxes Added At 20 Illinois Schools To Combat Shootings

Security systems from Elgin-based company are being installed in schools across the country, including nearly 2-dozen in Illinois.

Boy, 5, Seriously Injured In McHenry Co. Crash

The two-vehicle collision happened Friday afternoon.

Judge Tosses Murder Conviction In Morton Grove Student's Killing

The man found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Pravin Varughese was released Monday after a judge ordered a new trial.

Intentionally Caused Crash Critically Injures 1-Year-Old: Sheriff

A 22-year-old man is charged with reckless conduct for causing a car with children inside to crash into a tree on Route 41 Saturday.

Rosemont Cop Drove Getaway Car In Armed Robberies: Prosecutors

An on-leave Rosemont sergeant and a Chicago man are charged with armed robberies in Park Ridge and Norridge.

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