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Columbia College professor charged with child porn Video
Federal agents arrested Kevin Fuller on charges of using his computer to send images of child pornography. more
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Chicago police bust 400 lbs of pot Video
Chicago police bust 400 lbs of marijuana Thursday with an estimated worth of more than $2.6M on the street. more
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Burr Oak Cemetery reopens Video
A slow trickle of families showed up this morning at Burr Oak Cemetery, which has been reopened four months after workers were accused of digging up graves and reselling plots. more
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Scott's funeral, memorial plans announced
Funeral and memorial services for Chicago School Board President Michael Scott have been announced. more
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Funeral held today for pregnant soldier killed at Ft. Hood Video
Family and friends gathered today to say goodbye to the local soldier who was pregnant when she was shot and killed at Fort Hood. more
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Cook County investigators fired Video
The Cook County State's Attorney's office has fired two investigators following the September 17 escape of a suspect while he was being taken to a court hearing in the Northwest suburbs. more
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Illinois hospitals report card & consumer guide Video
You can find out how well Illinois hospitals are taking care of its patients from a new hospitals report card out today. more
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The holidays may not be so sweet this year
In a statement this week, Nestle said that due to wet weather many pumpkins deteriorated which means the amount of canned pumpkins will be significantly depleted for this upcoming holiday season. more
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11-year-old girl sexually assaulted Video
Chicago police are looking for three rapists on the South Side. more
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Woman charged with hate crime Video
A woman from Tinley Park has been charged with a hate crime after she yanked on the head scarf of a Muslim woman. more
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Sun-Times Media names Chicago Sun-Times publisher John Barron as group publisher
CHICAGO (AP) — Sun-Times Media Group, which was recently sold out of bankruptcy to an investor group, has named John Barron group publisher and senior vice president of news and editorial operations. more
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Funeral services planned for former Chicago School Board president
CHICAGO (AP) — Funeral services have been set for former Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott. more
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Lots of NFL players mixing fantasy with reality in online football leagues
NEW YORK (AP) — Fantasy football isn't just for fans anymore. more
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Gunman robs state senator in his Peoria bakery
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — State Sen. Dave Koehler was attacked by a gunman who wanted more than cash from the Peoria Democrat. more
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Sears Tower terror plot ringleader sentenced to 13½ years in prison by Fla. federal judge
MIAMI (AP) — A Miami federal judge has imposed a 13½-year sentence on the convicted ringleader of a plot to stage terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices. more
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Chicago mayor calls Winfrey show asset to Chicago, saddened for end of daytime show
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says Oprah Winfrey has been a "tremendous asset" to Chicago and he's saddened to hear her show will end. more
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'La Familia' Mexican drug cartel members indicted
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted 15 alleged members of the La Familia Michoacana (MEE'-chu-a-kah-nah), a violence-prone Mexican cartel that has flooded American cities with millions of dollars worth of drugs. more
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Quinn: New law nets state more federal money for hospital that care for poor
CHICAGO (AP) — A new law will help the state get more federal money to pay hospitals that care for the poor. more
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Prankster who got her jollies decorating Illinois family's apartment turns herself in
HERSCHER, Ill. (AP) — The home-invading Christmas elf has been identified, and it turns out to be a teenage prankster. more
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Republican lawmakers have questions for Quinn about using Thomson prison for Gitmo detainees
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll review a letter he received from Illinois Republicans about a possible deal to sell a state prison to the federal government to house Guantanamo Bay detainees. more
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CDC: 4 people in NC test positive for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, first such US cluster Video
ATLANTA (AP) — Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. more
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Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill _ for now _ in crucial Saturday vote Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. more
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Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. more
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Oprah Winfrey says prayer, careful thought influenced decision to end her show after 25 years Video
CHICAGO (AP) — Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision. more
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UC students protest 32 percent fee hike by occupying campus buildings Photo
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Students barricaded themselves inside buildings on University of California campuses to protest a 32 percent increase in student fees and budget cuts that have led to slashed programs and lost jobs. more
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Miley Cyrus' tour bus crashes, driver dead; Cyrus not on board Video
CBS 6 has just received new information from the Virginia State Police regarding this morning's crash involving a tour bus for singer Miley Cyrus. more
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Group recommends less-frequent Pap tests
Only days after a federal panel scaled back on breast cancer screening recommendations for many women, another organization -- the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists -- has done the same for a screening credited with drastically reducing the rates of cervical cancer in the U.S. more
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Peruvian police says gang killed people for their fat, allegedly for use in cosmetics Video
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics, although medical experts say they doubt a major market for fat exists. more
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1 million stimulus jobs? House panel investigates Photo
Hundreds of new jobs in phantom congressional districts. Nearly 500 new teaching slots in a Chicago school district that employs only 290. more
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NY Republican advisers say Giuliani more interested in running for US Senate than governor Video
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers. more
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The wait is over, 'New Moon' opens everywhere Video
The new release of the second Twilight movie, "New Moon", is finally here! In honor of the movie's release, Dean has the full review and exclusive interviews with the stars of the much anticipated film! more
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Skilling's 'WGN-TV Warmwear' promo Video
Tom Skilling is expanding his business and promoting his own merchandise. So go ahead and 'snuggle up with Skilling'...and with this new WGN-TV Warmwear promotion! more
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Come Together Chicago! 21 Day Campaign for Kids!
Come Together Chicago! 21 Day on-line video campaign featuring Chicago celebrities and influencers asking all of Chicago to come together to support Chicago Kids. more
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Surfin' the Web - Dating video from the 80's Video
Looking for a hot date? The Morning Show surfed the web and found a vintage dating video from the 80's! more
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Chicago Magazine's picks for dining out on Thanksgiving
Too busy to make Thanksgiving dinner this year?...or just don't want to? Then go out! more
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Around Town: Young Frankenstein Video
Ana's Around Town at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and she's checking out 'Young Frankenstein!' more
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The 'Dog Whisperer' joins The Morning Show Video
Cesar Millan is the 'Dog Whisperer.' He's dealt with the issues of dozens of celebrity pets, including Oprah and her dog Sophie. more
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Patdown: Save the clipboards Video
It's time for a new edition of the Patdown! This time around, Pat is targeting some of the people you encounter on the sidewalk. more
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Jim Breuer in the morning Video
You may remember him as a regular on Saturday Night Live and he has been doing standup comedy since high school. He's back in town this weekend! more
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Snuggle up with Skilling Video
You can get a piece of Tom Skilling in this exclusive offer...WGN-TV Warm Wear! more
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Northerly Island, Grant Park changes
Both getting fresh designs -- maybe for the better
They are two of the most contested pieces of ground on Chicago's lakefront -- the first, where the Chicago Children's Museum wants to build its controversial kiddie bunker; the second, where Mayor Richard M. Daley executed his infamous "midnight... -
Too thankful for despair
It has been a heartbreaking year for a lot of people. Lost jobs, foreclosed homes, serious illnesses. Many people have hit bottom. But instead of giving in to despondency, some are counting their blessings. Here are four stories of perseverance.
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A special bond of friendship in life and death
Sharon Durling went to the morgue a few days ago to ID Wanda Jean Taylor's body.
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Veteran robbed, killed on his way to deposit VFW money
William Burtner had helped raise money for WWII vets' trip to Washington
Army veteran William Burtner survived Vietnam and dedicated his life to helping other veterans.
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