Girl, 5, Dies Of Flu Complications

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llinois Girl, 5, Dies From Flu-Related Illness

Family friends described her as a "little ball of fire (that) truly touched and left an impression among everyone she met. But that flame was put out suddenly and too soon."

Dems' Plan To Override Illinois Gun-Dealer Veto Fizzles Out

Rauner vetoed a plan to require gun shops to obtain five-year licenses and train employees to spot illegal purchases.

Smoking Age Increase Approved By Illinois Senate

Should the legal age to buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping materials be 21?

'Real World' Chicago House Up For Sale

No asking price has been set for the property, which was the home base for the MTV reality series in 2014.

Corpse Flower 'Spike' Nails Second Chance At Blooming

Watch the stinky reveal as Spike blooms via livestream.

Reported Attempted Abduction Was Really 'Honest Mistake'

A mix-up by a parent led to panic and an attempted abduction alert.

Lost Dog Reunited With Owner After Days In Woods

The dog, mistaken for a wolf or coyote, was reunited with its 73-year-old owner, who feared he'd never see his beloved pooch again.

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• World's Fair Home On Illinois Endangered List
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• Police Sorry For Delay In Child-Luring Report
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• Death In O'Hare Parking Lot Under Investigation
• Kittens Rescued From Burning House By Neighbor: Video
• Rauner Trails Pritzker By 18 Points In 1st Illinois Governor Poll
• Toy Gun Used In Failed Coffee Shop Robbery
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