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Update: Maywood mother, boyfriend allegedly killed boy, made up story
A Maywood mother and her boyfriend allegedly beat the woman’s 1-year-old child to death because he was “crying and whining†and then concocted a false story to tell authorities abou Read More -
Icy roads cause spinouts on I-294
Freezing rain caused several spinouts on Interstate 294 in the northwest suburbs early Saturday, authorities said. Read More -
Homes evacuated in Channahon, Minooka
Channahon residents on Friday sandbagged homes that were evacuated close to the Illinois & Michigan Canal because of concern that a dam would break. Read More -
Notre Dame teams support Boston victims
The University of Notre Dame says many of its athletic teams plan to wear helmet stickers and ribbons this weekend, in observance of this week's fatal Boston bombings. Read More -
Two killed, 3 wounded in weekend gun violence
Two people were killed at at least three more wounded in gun violence throughout the city since Friday afternoon. Read More -
Police: Grenade found on Sandburg bus was replica, not an explosive
Orland Park police took no chances Friday when a Sandburg High School student saw what appeared to be a real grenade rolling down the floor of his bus after classes let out. Read More -
Chicago Police to send six cops to Boston
Chicago Police are sending six officers to Boston to help with the marathon bombing investigation. Read More -
Gov. Quinn declares 38 counties state disaster areas
Governor Pat Quinn declared 38 counties state disaster areas Friday. This comes after Quinn toured flood damaged areas on Thursday. Read More -
Ashland chosen as city's first bus rapid transit corridor
A 16-mile stretch of Ashland Avenue will be the city’s first target for bus rapid transit, with a plan for high-speed buses from 95th Street to Irving Park Road announced Friday at a cost of about $10 Read More