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Judge Drops Gun In Courthouse, Charged With Misdemeanor (VIDEO)

Now he's facing charges for having a gun in a prohibited place. Surveillance footage appears to show him drop the weapon, then casually pick it up and continue walking.

Crowd Beats Up Uber Eats Driver In Hospital Parking Lot: Cops

They mistakenly believed the driver was involved in a crash that killed their loved one, but he was just dropping off food.

Illinois State Trooper, 3 Others Injured In 8-Car Crash

The cause of the pileup was still unknown.

Chicago Ranks Among Worst US Cities To Drive In

The city was listed near the bottom in a recent study. But it still ranked higher than New York City.

Exchange Student Death Case: Defense Wants Phone Evidence Banned

A suburban man is charged in the 2016 death of a 15-year-old exchange student from Spain.

Man Who Attacked Mom With Hatchet On Mother's Day Pleads Guilty

He pleaded guilty to hitting his mother with a hatchet multiple times.

Judge Orders Brazilian Held In IL Boys Reunited With Fathers

The boys, ages 9 and 16, have been separated from their parents for six weeks, causing "obvious and intense" harm, a judge said.

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