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October 26, 2016

8 inmates, 1 officer injured in Chicago jail fights

At least eight inmates and one correctional officer have been injured in a series of fights in a maximum-security section of a Chicago jail.

October 25, 2016

Want to see World Series at Wrigley? It will cost thousands for Cubs fans

Fans hoping to see the Cubs play in the World Series for the first time since 1945 are finding a seat could cost them more than what their grandparents paid for their houses.

October 24, 2016

Attack in Afghanistan killed Illinois solider, Oklahoma man

The Defense Department has identified a U.S. soldier from Illinois and an Army civilian employee from Oklahoma as those killed in an attack this week in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul.

October 24, 2016

Chicago woman accused of giving gun to niece goes on trial

A Chicago woman accused of supplying her 14-year-old niece with a gun that was used in the killing of a teenage rival is facing trial on federal weapons charges.

October 24, 2016

The Latest: Chicago Cubs fans celebrated with few arrests

The Latest on fan reaction to Chicago Cubs' advancing to the World Series (all times local): 1:45 p.m.

October 23, 2016

Overjoyed Chicago Cubs fans turn attention to team's first World Series in 71 years

With a mix of euphoria, relief and disbelief, long-suffering Chicago Cubs fans are shaking off superstitions and setting their sights on the team's first World Series in 71 years.

October 23, 2016

Chicago Cubs look ahead to 1st World Series in 71 years after conquering Dodgers

Leave it to Joe Maddon’s wife, Jaye, to find a seemingly meaningful bit of symbolism.

October 21, 2016

Illinois detectives ask for help identifying parents of dead baby found in backpack

Suburban Chicago investigators have appealed to the public for help in identifying the mother and father of a newborn found dead in an upscale Illinois two months ago.

October 19, 2016

Chicago woman beats would-be rapist with crowbar, knocks him unconscious

A Chicago woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a neighbor beat him with a crowbar and knocked him unconscious.

October 18, 2016

Man pleads guilty to fraud in Chicago schools bribery case

The owner of two education-services companies has pleaded guilty to offering bribes and kickbacks to the former head of Chicago Public Schools.