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Police investigate deadly 2-car crash in Elmhurst
Chopper 2 was over the scene where officers say the crash involved two vehicles around 6 a.m.
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Chopper 2 was over the scene where officers say the crash involved two vehicles around 6 a.m.
Four people were taken to local hospitals, including the wrong-way driver.
The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
A large crowed was gathered on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Oak Lawn Police Department to rally in honor of the victim.
Police say Deni Rubio, 32, of Elgin, is now facing five felony charges in relation to the crash.
Police say the initial investigation indicates that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, but no other information was given.
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The passenger of the SUV was taken to Illinois Masonic, where he was pronounced dead. The driver was transported to Illinois Masonic with non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle caught fire and was extinguished by the Downers Grove Fire Department.
Police confirmed Kurell Purnell was charged with one felony count of reckless homicide, three felony counts of aggravated reckless driving, and one citation.
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Witnesses say a 35-year-old man of Streamwood was running across the street when he was struck by a vehicle and then by a second vehicle - both traveling westbound on Lake Street.
Witnesses say a 35-year-old man of Streamwood was running across the street when he was struck by a vehicle and then by a second vehicle - both traveling westbound on Lake Street.
An Indiana state trooper is recovering after his patrol car was rear-ended by a drunk driver Saturday.
Investigators say the driver struck two trees before coming to a stop in a wooded area.
A man is dead after being tossed from his ATV in unincorporated Spring Grove Tuesday morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lily Shambrook was killed when her mom's bike collided with a semi-truck, after a ComEd utility truck blocked a bike lane in Uptown.
The vehicle was occupied by an adult driver and two juveniles, ISP said.
The crash killed Neal Greenfield and his daughter Kimberly Karsen, who had just stepped out of a restaurant.
Divers searched for the teen but could not find him before they had to halt the search due to inclement weather.
Police have released a photo and video of the man they say fired the gun in the deadly shooting.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Five people were hospitalized following a rollover crash near Woodstock Sunday.
Victims say two men armed with a rifle went into the Clark Gas Station and demanded a pack of Backwoods Cigars and drinks.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
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Security Sunday night was tight at the ballroom at the easternmost end of Navy Pier.
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Former Supt. Eddie Johnson says officers on bikes rather than in riot gear are better suited for the crowd at the protest and march downtown Sunday night.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, the Bidens, the Clintons, and the Obamas are staying in downtown hotels, prompting the security hot zones.
Security Sunday night was tight at the ballroom at the easternmost end of Navy Pier.
The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. at 18th and Blue Island in the Pilsen neighborhood.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
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An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
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The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.