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Nurse Was Raped, Tortured During Delnor Hostage Situation: Attorney

An inmate who took the nurse hostage — and engaged police in an hours-long standoff after grabbing a guard's gun — was shot and killed by a SWAT officer.

Accused Dog Thrower To Remain In Jail After Judge Denies Bail On Probation Violation

He pleaded guilty to selling cocaine and heroin to a cop last year.

Hastert To Victim: 'How Much?'

Currently imprisoned former House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert is looking to settle a civil lawsuit from an accuser.

Woman Who Used Suburban Pizzeria As Front For Drug Trafficking Convicted

She used the shop as a cover for her cocaine, meth and heroin business.

Chicago's Incredible Shrinking Population: City Loses Residents For 3rd Consecutive Year

Chicago was the only major U.S city with a declining population in 2016, according to census data released Thursday.

5 Fun Things To Do In Chicago Over Memorial Day Weekend

Looking for something to do over Memorial Day weekend? Here are five great options in Chicagoland.

Memorial Day Movie Guide: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' And 'Baywatch'

Between pirates and lifeguards, two movies are making a major splash this Memorial Day weekend. Find out who sinks and who swims.

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• Mom Left 4-Year-Old Alone In Car While She Went On Job Interview: Cops
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» Across America

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