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12-Year-Old Boy, 2 Teens Charged After Firing On Chicago Cops: Police

The boys face attempted murder and other felony charges stemming from the shooting Monday.

Convicted Murderer Took Nurse, Cop Hostage At Presence St. Joseph: Police

Early Wednesday, IDOC inmate Joshua L. Matthews, 32, allegedly held a nurse's assistant and correctional officer hostage at St. Joe's.

Founder Of Manhattan Irish Fest Dies

Mike McHugh, the "founder and champion" of Manhattan Irish Fest, died over the weekend.

Girlfriend Claims Boyfriend Planted Dope On Her: Prosecutor

She claimed he planted heroin on her without her knowing, prosecutors said.

2 Rescued After Canoe Capsizes

Neither of the men was wearing a life jacket at the time, and the water temperature was only 60 degrees.

Bail Reduction Denied for Teen in Meijer Parking Lot Dragging Death

Courtney Sherman, 18, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to reckless homicide and robbery charges

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