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Skokie police investigate series of burglaries in homes Friday

Skokie police investigate series of burglaries in homes Friday

Officials are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred Friday in five homes over a 12-hour-period in north suburban Skokie, police said.

Bears tab Emery as new general manager

Bears tab Emery as new general manager

The man who once pushed to draft Alex Brown in the fourth round in 2002 has had a hand since in choosing Roddy White, Matt Ryan and Eric Berry, the kind of talents the Bears need to boost their...

Man hospitalized after being shot, crashing on I-80

Man hospitalized after being shot, crashing on I-80

A man is hospitalized today after he crashed his car on Interstate Highway 80 in Northwest Indiana after being shot in the head by someone riding in another vehicle, police said.

Father Accused of Duct-Taping Daughter Released from Jail

Father Accused of Duct-Taping Daughter Released from Jail

A South Side Chicago father accused of posting a disturbing Facebook photo of his 22-month-old daughter bound and gagged was released from Cook County Jail soon after a judge agreed to lower his bond.

Religious leaders demand answers about overcrowded morgue

Religious leaders demand answers about overcrowded morgue

Local religious leaders are demanding answers, as to why human remains have been piling up at the Cook County morgue.

Metra passengers held-up in station

Metra passengers held-up in station

In a brazen afternoon stick-up, robbers entered the Metra station in the 800 Block of E. 95th St., pulled out guns, ordered everyone waiting for the train onto the floor and demanded all of their...

Man charged after stealing wallet, cornered by strangers

Man charged after stealing wallet, cornered by strangers

Things were already wrapping up by the time Officer Jose Torres and his partner arrived on the scene just west of the Mag Mile early this morning.

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Roll over school bus accident in Kane County

Roll over school bus accident in Kane County

A roll-over school bus accident in Kane County sent 10 people to local hospitals this morning.

New push to improve taxi service

There's a new push to improve taxi service and make cabs safer in Chicago.

Body of local marine returns home for funeral

The body of Crystal Lake native Captain Nathan McHone arrived home in Illinois Friday morning as his...

Seminar seeks solutions to Chicago gang problem

The Chicago Crime Commission will gather educators and law enforcement officials together this...

Union, city at odds over Navy Pier safety

Union, city at odds over Navy Pier safety

It's a classic Chicago battle of union vs. management.  But this time workers at Navy Pier...

Dad accused of posting bound child's photo on Facebook pleads not guilty

The father accused of tying up this little girl with duct tape pled not guilty to charges of...

Man found guilty in officer's murder

A jury has convicted a man accused of killing a Chicago police officer in 2008.

Bullet discovered in Burlington middle school hallway

Central Middle School in Burlington was on lockdown for three hours after a student discovered a...

Police investigate series of burglaries in Skokie

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