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Here's How Many IL Students Have Faced Gun Violence Since 1999

A database compiled by The Washington Post shows how many students have been affected by gun violence since the Columbine shooting. In Illinois, it's in the thousands.

Oak Lawn Tornado Victims: These Are Their Stories

"The left hand of God touched the village and parish last Friday night but the right arm of God was around most of us to protect us."

Bar Shooting Hero Sues Izzy's Murder Defendant

The man who was shot and wounded while taking down the Izzy's bar shooter has filed a lawsuit against the accused killer. Police say the gunman shot bartender Danny Rios at point-blank range in front of horrified bar patrons.

Ex-Mayoral Hopeful Guilty Of DUI

Jim McFarland was a rising political star in Joliet. But not anymore. Now, he lives in Frankfort.

Illinois Woman Sentenced For Murder Plot At Canadian Mall

She and her co-conspirator planned to carry out a mass shooting at a crowded shopping center.

Chicago Bears 2018 Schedule: Season Kicks Off Against Packers

Chicago faces Green Bay in a Sunday Night Football game. Check out the rest of Bears' schedule for the upcoming season.

Toddler Hit By Car, Killed In Crosswalk

The 3-year-old and his aunt were crossing the street together when they were struck by a van.

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• City's First Police Dog Dies
• Chicago Pollution Gets Worse After Briefly Improving: Lung Association
• Youth Tackle Football Ban Dead For Now
• Dad Charged After Toddler Shoots Pregnant Mom
• $1M Bond For Accused Craigslist Teen Sex Solicitor
• Fun Things To Do This Weekend
• Off-Duty Cop, Carjacker Exchange Gunfire
• Cops Catch Cows On The Moo-ve
• Man Threatens To Kill Construction Crew For Making Noise: Cops
• Woman Trapped Under Own Car In Crash
• McDonald's Triples Tuition Assistance
• Man Guilty Of Killing Girlfriend, Hiding Body

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