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December 6, 2016

Christian-owned bed and breakfast must host gay weddings, state panel finds

A decision forcing a Christian-owned bed and breakfast to pay a same-sex couple $30,000 for refusing to host their wedding ceremony will stand.

December 6, 2016

U of Illinois says no to sanctuary status for immigrants

The president of the University of Illinois says its three campuses cannot legally serve as sanctuaries for immigrant students illegally living in the country despite pressure to do so.

December 6, 2016

Architect's plan would cover Trump's name with pig balloons

An architect wants to install four giant pig balloons to cover up the Trump name on the side of the president-elect's Chicago hotel.

December 5, 2016

Man tied to thefts of $90M in goods gets 7 years in prison

A man linked to heists in several states that yielded about $90 million worth of prescription drugs, cigarettes, cellphones and other goods has been sentenced in Connecticut to seven years in prison.

December 5, 2016

Man captured in killing of Chicago-area security guard

Police say they've captured a man wanted in the fatal shooting of a security guard at a Canadian National Railway facility in suburban Chicago.

December 5, 2016

Colin Kaepernick benched after record-breaking weak gameplay

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been playing well enough lately that Sunday began with a report that he might opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the season.

December 4, 2016

Metal band loses Chicago gig over 'excessive use of guns and violent imagery'

A metal band has had its upcoming Chicago show canceled over its “excessive use of guns and violent imagery” on stage.

December 3, 2016

In year of 3,000 shootings, a teen faces life beyond bullet

He suddenly felt as if a hot wire had torn through his chest.

December 1, 2016

Man sought in fatal shooting of Chicago-area security guard

Police in suburban Chicago are searching for a 24-year-old man wanted in the fatal shooting of a security guard at a Canadian National Railway facility in suburban Chicago.

December 1, 2016

Smash-and-grab handbag thieves suspected in other crimes

A group of Chicago-area residents accused of stealing $60,000 worth of handbags in a brazen smash-and-grab in suburban St. Louis are suspected in similar crimes in three other states involving nearly $2 million in thefts and damage.