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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.

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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.


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