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Lake Escape Fails: Armed Robbery Suspect Fled Into Water

After stealing cellphones at gunpoint from a store, a group of fleeing robbers abandoned their SUV at North Avenue Beach, police said.

Man Who Ambushed Pro Gambler For $50K Cash Sentenced

Police found him hiding in a backyard after the 2015 attack.

Man Fires Gun Near School After Pot Deal Goes Bad: Cops

Police say the man fired a single shot because he was angry that he paid for marijuana he never got.

School Closed After Mold Found in Hallways, Classrooms

The campus was closed on Thursday.

Lincoln Towing Loses License

The latest decision in the Lincoln Towing saga puts the longtime infamous Chicago towing company in jeopardy.

Get Witchy At Rhiannon: The Fleetwood Mac Pop-Up Bar

Welcome fall this year with some witchy cocktails and tarot readings at the Fleetwood Mac pop-up.

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• Man Flees Courthouse During Hearing, Goes Home, Gets Arrested
• Youths Brawl At Local Fest
• 20 Charged In Drug Case
• Jury Selection Continues In Van Dyke Case
• Man Grabs Wife By Throat, Kicks Cop: Charges
• Starbucks-Backed Bakery Opening In Chicago
• Kanye Says He's Teaching At Art Institute, They Say No
• Willis Tower Expansion To Bring Thousands Daily, Owner Hopes
• Michelle Obama Kicks Off Book Tour In Chicago
• House Fire Intentionally Set: Deputy Chief
• Accused Child Pornographer Gets Bail Reduced

Across America

• Trump Doesn't Believe 3,000 Puerto Ricans Died In Hurricane Maria
• Lawmakers Calls For Mental Health Check After Trump Puerto Rico Tweets

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