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November 22, 2017

CVS employee stole winning $1 million lottery ticket, lawsuit claims

An Illinois man is claiming that a CVS employee stole his winning $1 million scratch-off lottery card after being “coerced” inside the store.

November 17, 2017

Rev. Jesse Jackson reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson's disease and plans to "dedicate" himself to physical therapy.

November 15, 2017

Chicago hits 600 homicides as man, 25, is shot in the head

A 25-year-old man, who was shot multiple times in the head, reportedly became Chicago's 600th homicide, solidifying the Illinois city's place as the murder capital of America.

November 12, 2017

Drunk Chicago driver found asleep, parked on sidewalk

A Chicago man was arrested early Saturday morning after he was found drunk and asleep while parked on a sidewalk in a suburb.

November 5, 2017

Illinois police officer killed after traffic stop

An Illinois police officer died Sunday morning after he got into a “scuffle” with another man during a traffic stop, police said.

November 4, 2017

Chicago sees violent carjackings surge, even in trendy neighborhoods

Violent carjackings—even in trendy neighborhoods-- have surged in Chicago, where gun violence has generated unflattering national headlines, the Chicago Tribune reports.

November 2, 2017

Illinois man reportedly shoots his own penis after stealing from a hot dog stand

A man in Chicago, Ill., paid a hefty price when he tried to rob a hot dog stand -- he accidentally shot himself in the penis during the getaway.

November 2, 2017

Michelle Obama says men are 'entitled,' 'self-righteous' because women protect them too much

Former first lady Michelle Obama explained Wednesday at a summit in Chicago that she believes men are “entitled,” and that women protect them too much.

October 31, 2017

Probation for middle school teacher, 46, who got 'caught in the act' during sex with her friend’s teenage son

A former Illinois middle school teacher who allegedly performed a sex act on her friend’s teenage son was sentenced to probation Monday after entering a plea deal.

October 31, 2017

Illinois man charged after mother's remains found in Chicago lagoon

An Illinois man was charged with murder Tuesday after his mother was found dismembered in a Chicago lagoon.