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Crime and Courts

Charges filed in student stabbing at East-West University in Chicago

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Charges filed in student stabbing at East-West University in Chicago

2 hrs ago

Chicago police: Concealed-carry license holder, suspected robber fatally shoot each other

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Chicago police: Concealed-carry license holder, suspected robber fatally shoot each other

5 hrs ago

More charges for man accused of claiming to be missing Illinois child

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More charges for man accused of claiming to be missing Illinois child

Apr 18, 2019

Nearly 30 arrested when fights break out as hundreds of young people descend on downtown Chicago

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Nearly 30 arrested when fights break out as hundreds of young people descend on downtown Chicago

Apr 18, 2019

Woman arrested after leaving 6-month-old child alone in locked car in Peoria, police say

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Woman arrested after leaving 6-month-old child alone in locked car in Peoria, police say

Apr 17, 2019

Why charges dropped against Jussie Smollett still a mystery despite document dump by Cook County State's Attorney

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Why charges dropped against Jussie Smollett still a mystery despite document dump by Cook County State's Attorney

Apr 17, 2019

Thousands of texts, emails about Jussie Smollett probe made public

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Thousands of texts, emails about Jussie Smollett probe made public

Apr 17, 2019

Illinois man convicted of health care fraud for unneeded medical tests

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Illinois man convicted of health care fraud for unneeded medical tests

Apr 16, 2019

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Illinois youth soccer coach charged with sexual abuse of girls

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Illinois youth soccer coach charged with sexual abuse of girls

Apr 15, 2019

Video shows Chicago police hitting student

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Video shows Chicago police hitting student

Apr 13, 2019

Video shows Chicago police hitting high school student

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Video shows Chicago police hitting high school student

Apr 12, 2019

Other lies by missing Illinois child-impostor suspect alleged

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Other lies by missing Illinois child-impostor suspect alleged

Apr 11, 2019

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Illinois law firm's bid to gain $9.75M bonus in high-profile divorce case draws ire of judge

Apr 11, 2019

Springfield man charged with trying to escape jail by impersonating another inmate

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Springfield man charged with trying to escape jail by impersonating another inmate

Apr 11, 2019

Federal spoofing trial of Chicago software developer ends in hung jury

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Federal spoofing trial of Chicago software developer ends in hung jury

Apr 10, 2019

4 Chicago cops fighting dismissals in alleged cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting

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4 Chicago cops fighting dismissals in alleged cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting

Apr 10, 2019

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'He will burn': Victim's mother reacts to murder conviction in Alton

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'He will burn': Victim's mother reacts to murder conviction in Alton

Apr 9, 2019

Zimmerman: 'I don't even know what happened to Pam'

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Zimmerman: 'I don't even know what happened to Pam'

Apr 9, 2019

Ohio man due in court, accused of lying about being missing Illinois child

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Ohio man due in court, accused of lying about being missing Illinois child

Apr 9, 2019

Petitioner for special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett case wants judge from outside Cook County

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Petitioner for special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett case wants judge from outside Cook County

Apr 9, 2019

Greed and hatred, or happy ex? Kirk Zimmerman murder trial begins in Bloomington

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Greed and hatred, or happy ex? Kirk Zimmerman murder trial begins in Bloomington

Apr 8, 2019

Mystery remains over why Cook County prosecutor dismissed hoax charges against Jussie Smollett

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Mystery remains over why Cook County prosecutor dismissed hoax charges against Jussie Smollett

Apr 8, 2019

4 adults and 2 kids shot and wounded at Chicago baby shower

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4 adults and 2 kids shot and wounded at Chicago baby shower

Apr 7, 2019

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Prosecutor defends dropping charges against Jussie Smollett

Apr 6, 2019

State police seek to curb distracted driving

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State police seek to curb distracted driving

Apr 6, 2019

Missing boy's grandmother hopes hoax will generate new leads

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Missing boy's grandmother hopes hoax will generate new leads

Apr 6, 2019

Aurora man accused of digging up grave told cemetery workers he was 'moving the body' of woman born in 1866: police

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Aurora man accused of digging up grave told cemetery workers he was 'moving the body' of woman born in 1866: police

Apr 6, 2019

Mystery remains over why Kim Foxx's office dismissed hoax charges against Jussie Smollett

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Mystery remains over why Kim Foxx's office dismissed hoax charges against Jussie Smollett

Apr 6, 2019

Person claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the missing Aurora boy, but his family says they have not given up hope

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Person claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the missing Aurora boy, but his family says they have not given up hope

Apr 5, 2019

Taylorville man gets 10 years for aggravated battery of a child

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Taylorville man gets 10 years for aggravated battery of a child

Apr 5, 2019

Lawyer for 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett answers Chicago's demand of $130K, says actor 'will not be intimidated'

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Lawyer for 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett answers Chicago's demand of $130K, says actor 'will not be intimidated'

Apr 5, 2019

Springfield man gets 7½ years in prison for stealing from woman, 99

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Springfield man gets 7½ years in prison for stealing from woman, 99

Apr 5, 2019

Attorney calls for special prosecutor to investigate if Kim Foxx interfered in Jussie Smollett investigation

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Attorney calls for special prosecutor to investigate if Kim Foxx interfered in Jussie Smollett investigation

Apr 4, 2019

Chicago to sue Smollett after he refuses to pay $130,000 for investigation

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Chicago to sue Smollett after he refuses to pay $130,000 for investigation

Apr 4, 2019

'Ripper Crew' ex-con: I'm willing to 'change my ways'

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'Ripper Crew' ex-con: I'm willing to 'change my ways'

Apr 4, 2019

CVS spreads same-day prescription deliveries to 36 states

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CVS spreads same-day prescription deliveries to 36 states

Apr 4, 2019