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Skeletal Remains Found On Fox River IDed As Missing Man

The remains, found on an island on the Fox River Saturday, are those of a man who has been missing since late 2015.

Dog Dies In Sizzling SUV As Owner Shops: Report

The death happened on Sunday during the 90-degree temperatures.

Help 'Clear The Shelters' At DuPage County Animal Services

Dozens of animals will be up for adoption with discounted fees on August 18.

11 Chicagoland Passengers Sue Aeromexico Over Plane Crash

Corboy & Demetrio files several lawsuits for Chicagoland passengers aboard the Aeromexico plane that crashed on July 31.

New At This Year's Illinois State Fair

This year's carnival rides will include the state fair’s first-ever roller coaster.

Suburban Cop Charged With Battery At Bar

A police officer is accused of striking an already wounded man in the arm at the Old Crow Smokehouse.

Sheriff: Suburban Man Reported Missing

Anyone with any information is asked to call 911, sheriff's officials said.

Chicago Bears 2018 Preseason And Regular Season Schedule

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears kick off the season against the Green Bay Packers in a primetime Sunday night game.

Stan Mikita Dies At 78: 'He Embodied The Chicago Blackhawks'

The hockey legend played his entire career with the Blackhawks, and he was immortalized in "Wayne's World."

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