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Teacher Charged In Wife's Murder, Savage Beating That Lasted Days

The woman, also a teacher in the same district, died of her injuries on Tuesday after prosecutors say she intervened as her husband disciplined one of their children.

ID Thief Tries To Buy $60K Car With Victim's Info

Police say the suspect was trying to buy a 2017 Jeep Cherokee SRT in Pennsylvania until a car salesman drew suspicious.

Man Treated For Bullet Graze — Or Was It A Scrape?

Police say no one in the area reported hearing shots fired and that there were no signs of a crime scene.

Weeklong Harry Potter Film Festival Coming To Illinois Theaters

Cinemark is celebrating “Wizarding World XD Week," and you can watch all nine movies for $25.

Train Hits, Kills Teen Reported Missing After Lollapalooza

Sincere Ash, 17, was reported missing after Sunday's Lollapalooza events downtown before he was found dead.

Amid Rehab, Investigation, Aaron Lawlor Won't Seek 4th Term

Facing fines, a credit card probe and citing drug rehab, the county board chairman extended his leave of absence indefinitely Tuesday.

Illinois Eatery Among Best Southern Restaurants In U.S.

OpenTable honored restaurants in 14 states, including Illinois.

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• Pastors Gather At Stroger Hospital To Pray For Peace
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• NY Republican Charged With Insider Trading
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