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Salmonella Sickens Cook Co. Jail Inmates: Sheriff's Office

Five cases of the bacterial infection have been confirmed among the more than 50 inmates who suffered symptoms last week.

'Chicken In Distress' Call Earns Chicago Cop PETA Award

The bird didn't run a-fowl of the law, it just needed some help.

Teen Mad About Portillo's Hits Family Member: Cops

The alleged bandit said he "needed a couple of thousand dollars" but picked the wrong bank because "the money had tracers," FBI alleged.

Possible Smoke In Cockpit Forces Emergency Landing In Chicago

The Dallas-bound flight had to make a stop at O'Hare due to a strange odor and possible smoke.

Surgical Instrument Left Inside Woman's Body: Lawsuit

She says the instrument left lodged in her abdominal pelvic cavity caused severe injury.

Mayor Pleads Guilty To DUI: 'I Take Full Responsibility'

He was arrested for DUI on the day of his State Of The Village Address.

Suburban Woman Robbed, Beaten, Held On Hourslong Drive: Cops

Police said the man kept a woman in his car for hours as he drove around, hit her and stole her money.

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