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Serial Killer Who Spent Time In Illinois Pleads Guilty

The arrest of Darren Vann, who's killed at least 7 women, including a local teen, sparked a search for human remains at abandoned suburban homes in Illinois.

$51K Reward Offered For Capture Of Gunman Who Shot ATF Agent

A manhunt continues for a fugitive who shot an ATF agent during a gun investigation in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Chicago Kindergarteners Sickened After Shedd Aquarium Field Trip

This case happened 10 days before more than 100 high-schoolers suffered similar symptoms following a prom held at the facility.

Local Softball Pitcher Strikes Out 20, Takes No-Hitter Into 13th

Allison Golic took a no-hitter into the 13th inning of a 1-0 Saint Xavier University victory.

Man Films Women In Kohl's Fitting Room: Police

He also filmed up the dress of an unknowing woman, police said.

Another Attempted Luring Case Reported Near School

"I have food for you," the suspect told a fifth-grade girl on her way to Ivy Hill Elementary School late last month.

Rauner Wants Term Limits Added To Ballot

Gov. Bruce Rauner is pushing to add term limits for Illinois legislators on November's ballot. Here's what's standing in the way.

Facebook Live Torture Defendant Jailed For Using Facebook

As a condition of her probation, she was banned from using social media.

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