Day Care Owner Dies Before Standing Trial In Case Of Boy's Death
In 2009, a boy was killed by an employee at a Lincolnshire day care center, and the trial of the owner on obstruction of justice charges was to begin soon.
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In 2009, a boy was killed by an employee at a Lincolnshire day care center, and the trial of the owner on obstruction of justice charges was to begin soon.
Gun sales are up in Indiana, to the point where some stores are running short on both ammunition and weapons.
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Six horses -- including the grandson of legendary Triple Crown Winner Secretariat -- were killed in a stable fire over the weekend in Round Lake.
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Gov. Pat Quinn says money from state and federal sources is now available to help veterans and active-duty military personnel purchase homes in Illinois.
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Northwestern University issued an alert over the weekend, after a student was robbed of his smart phone.
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Narcisco Gatica gunned down Francisco Valencia, 21, and injured Valencia's friend after he and others were asked to leave a Halloween party two years ago.
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Sears is showing its strongest signs yet that it is likely to move its headquarters out of Illinois.
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A school-wide letter was sent to families as they continue monitoring the disease in Chicago schools and communities.
Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
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Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
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Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
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Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
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Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking a temperature drop in Chicago.
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A group of unknown people broke the side window of the store, entered, and removed the ATM from inside.
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Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
Aurora police said the woman was racing a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour when she suddenly changed into the right turn lane toward North Eola Road, struck a curb, and lost control.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
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Brandi Robinson is an undefeated pro boxer from Sauk Village, who is now preparing for a big fight later this month in Rosemont.
Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 18 Army's 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Investigation into each of the shootings remains under investigation.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
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K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
