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August 27, 2019

Missing pregnant Chicago postal worker’s family makes renewed plea to public for help in finding her

The family of a missing pregnant Chicago postal worker has issued a renewed plea for the public’s help in the case nearly a year after she mysteriously vanished.

August 26, 2019

Chicago police introduce Gun Offender Dashboard, new online tool to track suspects

A new online tool aims to draw attention to what officials have called a cause of gun violence in Chicago, where more people are shot and killed than in any other city in the U.S.

August 24, 2019

Chicago police officer saves man from apparent drug overdose: 'going the extra mile'

A Chicago police officer is being hailed a hero after her quick thinking saved a man’s life after he appeared to be dying from an overdose. 

August 23, 2019

Illinois state trooper dies after being shot while serving warrant

An Illinois state trooper died Friday from wounds he suffered hours earlier while executing a search warrant.

August 23, 2019

Illinois patient hospitalized for vaping may be first death in US

Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died.

August 22, 2019

Female boxing champion fights off robbers in Chicago, repeatedly hits one in the groin

Two would-be robbers in Chicago quickly discovered over the weekend they picked the wrong woman to mess with--she was a Golden Gloves champion.

August 21, 2019

Utah businessman buys extremely rare 1894 dime for $1.3M

A Utah businessman paid $1.32 million for an extremely rare 1894 dime through a buyer at an auction in Illinois on Thursday.

August 19, 2019

Illinois state senator apologizes for mock Trump assassination photos at fundraiser

A Democratic state senator from Illinois came under fire over the weekend after pictures were posted online showing his supporters at a fundraising event performing a mock assassination on President Trump.

August 18, 2019

Phil Mickelson's hotel struck by lightning, evacuated; golfer still makes tee time

Golfer Phil Mickelson had an electrifying Sunday, and that was before he even stepped on the course.

August 16, 2019

R. Kelly fails to appear for Chicago court date, prosecutors allege he 'refused transport'

R&B singer R. Kelly missed a status hearing in court Thursday after prosecutors allege he “refused transport” from his Chicago jail cell.