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Off-Duty Police Officer Dies

The 33-year-old officer had been with the department for 12 years.

New Bakery In Oak Lawn Offers A Little Something Extra And More

A couple opened Little Something Extra Bakery to provide their son, who has intellectual challenges, and his friends with employment.

Teen Charged With Murder In Death Of Alleged Accomplice

A 19-year-old man faces a first degree murder charge after a robbery gone wrong over the weekend.

Fire, Explosion At House In Suburb

It's the second fire in the same neighborhood this week.

Murderer On Parole Gets Arrested On Weapon Charge

He was sentenced to 83 years but his conviction was overturned and he received a shorter sentence. Now, he's charged with being an armed habitual criminal, armed violence, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, unlawful possession of a gun by a street gang member and possession of a controlled substance by a street gang member.

Chicago Bears 2018 Schedule: Who They Play And When This Season

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears kick off the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. It doesn't get easier after that.

Man Dies After Jumping From Overpass

The 30-year-old man was airlifted in serious condition to an area hospital Wednesday, but he died from his injuries.

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