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Murdered Illinois Teen Met Suspect Online: Police

Diamond Bradley, 16, was found stabbed to death in a ditch days after she was reported missing. A 26-year-old man is in custody.

'Outrageous' Plan Would Let Employers Steal Worker Tips: Madigan

The Illinois attorney general blasted a proposal by the Trump administration that could cost workers billions in tips.

Cops Track Footprints In Snow, Catch Teen Burglar In Act

Police say they found the burglar after a resident called 911 to report a male sneaking into backyards.

Community Mourns Beloved State Trooper, Local Charity Founder

Rich Kozik, an Illinois State Police lieutenant and co-founder of the charitable Tinley Wish program, died Tuesday at age 59 after suffering a medical emergency.

Flu Closes Catholic School For Rest OF Week

More than 1/4 of the school's students were out with the flu Monday.

Woman Suing Pizza Place After Slipping On Peanut Shells

The woman claims she suffered extensive injuries following her January 2016 slip.

10 Women Accuse Northwestern Professor Of Sexual Misconduct

"This is Medill’s #MeToo moment," said the letter recounting allegations against Alec Klein, director of the Medill Justice Project.

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• Driver Found Asleep Behind Wheel Of Car Missing Wheel
• Suburb's Tallest Building To Be Flipped Again
• 'Paranoia Game' Poses Safety Risks: Principal
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• City Nixes Drug Treatment Center
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