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9 Illinois Kids Sickened With Polio-Like Illness

Only four cases of the debilitating, rare illness had been reported since 2015 in Illinois, but that number has suddenly skyrocketed.

World War II Marine Killed In 1943 Returned To Illinois, Laid To Rest

Sgt. Harry Carlsen died during the Battle of Tarawa, but his remains weren't identified until 75 years later.

Police Let Cop Call For Ride After DUI Stop: Video

In late 2017, a Waukegan cop was pulled over and found to have a blood alcohol content of .17. He was allowed to call for a ride home.

Mayor Surprises Aldermen With $20K Campaign Checks

More than 20 of his allies received the checks to help them get re-elected, according to a report.

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Storefront: Cops

Police say the impact caused bricks on the storefront to collapse.

Girl, 14, Missing More Than 2 Weeks

Kayla Mason, 14, was last seen on Sept. 25.

Pregnant Postal Worker Missing, Family Pleads For Answers

Kierra Coles, a 27-year-old Chicago woman who was 3 months pregnant with her first child, hasn't been seen since disappearing 10 days ago.

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• Moms Sues School District Over Abuse Allegations
• Man Gets 7th DUI After Hitting 2 Cars: Cops
• DUI Charges In Crash That Killed Pregnant Mom Of 4
• Weapons Arrest, Disorderly Conduct At Middle School On Same Day
• Tropical Storm Causes Flight Delays In Chicago
• U of I Now Offers Trump Twitter Course
• Chicago Red Cross Provides Hurricane Relief
• Juvenile Beats Up Girl For Sandals: Cops
• Local 150 Opens Union Apprentice Applications
• Felon With No License Caught With Gun He Had No Permit For: Cops
• Missing Boy, 7, Found Safe
• Cops Honored For Saving Man's Life
• Neighbors Rescue 4 From House Fire

Across America

• Melania Trump Say She's 'Most Bullied Person' In The World
• Handcuffed Man Steals Police SUV, Crashes

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