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Some CTA riders startled by Red Line closure Video included

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Despite a year of warnings, there were still commuters who seemingly forgot the CTA Red Line reconstruction project began Sunday morning. More>>

12 arrested after disturbances near Michigan Avenue Video included

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One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
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Man shot outside Westfield Old Orchard Mall

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Skokie Police Chief Tony Scarpelli said Sunday police still have no suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Friday night near just outside of Westfield's Old Orchard Shopping Center. More>>

Woman found dead at O’Hare

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A woman was found dead near a bus stop at O'Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.
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Four injured in Kennedy Expressway crash

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Four people were injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.
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Amtrak derailment leads to Metra delays, cancellations

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The derailment of an Amtrak City of New Orleans train on the Near South Side Sunday morning led to delays and a couple cancellations for trains on Metra's Rock Island District line. More>>

Woman killed, 4 critically injured in Far South Side crash

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A 23-year-old woman was killed and four others were critically injured when two cars crashed into a building in the Far South Side Washington Heights neighborhood early Sunday. More>>

Toddler found alone in Douglas Park reunited with family

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A little boy who was found alone near Douglas Park on the West Side Sunday morning has been reunited with his family.
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12 Ill. players close to $600M Powerball jackpot, single winner sold in Fla.

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One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida.  More>>

4 dead, 15 shot in citywide violence

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Four people have been killed and at least 15 other people wounded -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
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LOCATED: Mentally handicapped woman missing from SW Side

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A mentally handicapped woman who went missing Friday from the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side has been found and returned home. More>>

Chicago Teachers Union begins 3-day citywide march

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The Chicago Teachers Union is launching a three-day march around the city in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools. More>>

Cook County Jail has outbreak of lice, scabies

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Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees. More>>

2 split $190M Mega Millions jackpot

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So much for those dreams that many Illinoisans had, of enjoying the upcoming Memorial Day holiday with an extra couple hundred million dollars. More>>

Victim`s groups furious after backlogged rape kits damaged Video included

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FOX 32 has uncovered new information about the rape kits discovered last February, gathering dust in a police station in south suburban Robbins. More>>

3 Chicago spots make top 10 list for nation`s best pizza Video included

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We all know Chicago has great pizza and now a survey of the country's food experts proves it. More>>

Karen Lewis re-elected as Chicago Teacher’s Union President

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On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote. More>>

3 teens charged with raping girl, posting video on Facebook Video included

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Three teenagers have been charged with sexual assaulting a 12-year-old girl last year and posting a video of the attack on Facebook. More>>

Two rescued after boat capsizes in Lake Michigan Video included

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Emergency crews rescued two people from a boat that capsized in Lake Michigan Friday afternoon near the Woodlawn neighborhood. More>>

Police: Man conducted multi-state fraud scheme

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Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states. More>>

Illinois poison center warns of new 2C-E drug

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The state poison center is starting to get calls about a dangerous new synthetic drug called 2C-E. More>>

Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill Video included

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday. More>>

After Trump blasts 87-year-old, she testifies in Chicago condo trial Video included

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Donald Trump got his chance this week to speak to jurors at a civil trial in Chicago and now the 87-year-old woman who sued him gets her turn. More>>

Outbreak of lice, scabies prompts isolation order at county jail

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An outbreak of lice and scabies at the Cook County Jail prompted sheriff's police to issue an isolation order for some inmates. More>>

Four hurt when Loop elevator falls five floors

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Four people were hospitalized Friday afternoon when an elevator they were in at a Near North Side parking garage dropped five stories. More>>

Cops: Man tried to rob 3 women at knifepoint in River North

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A man who tried to rob three women with a knife in the River North area Thursday night was apprehended by police who spotted him downtown soon after the crimes. More>>

2 killed in Chicago Heights fire

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Two people were killed in a south suburban fire early Friday, authorities said. More>>

DePaul student sentenced for role in 2011 beach brawl death

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A DePaul University student will spend the next 145 days in jail for his role in a deadly beach brawl in 2011. More>>

Teen with known gang affiliation fatally shot in Auburn Gresham

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A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Thursday night in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, authorities said. More>>

Police: Man made fake business transactions in at least 4 states

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Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states and they are now looking for additional victims. More>>

Powerball jackpot jumps to $600M, largest ever!

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The Powerball jackpot has jumped again! An incredible $600 million is up for grabs, and officials expect it will increase even more before Saturday night's drawing. More>>

Elderly man knocked to ground, robbed in CTA subway Video included

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An elderly man was hospitalized after he was knocked to the ground and robbed of his wallet at a Loop CTA subway station Thursday morning. More>>

Massive $1B CTA Red Line reconstruction begins Sunday Video included

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Nine stops on the south branch of the CTA's Red Line – from Cermak/Chinatown to 95th/Dan Ryan - will be shut down starting Sunday for a five-month $1 billion reconstruction project. More>>

Burglars target River North businesses at night: Alert

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Police are warning businesses in the River North area of a spate of burglaries, mainly at night, over the past couple weeks, including one night this week when businesses were targeted. More>>

Police: Woman made up story about being robbed on Mag Mile

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The Chicago Police Department says a woman who claimed she was robbed of cash and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands on the Mag Mile earlier this week, made the whole thing up. More>>

Porn copyright trolls: Pay up or we`ll tell your friends, family Video included

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Imagine how embarrassed you'd be if your neighbors and friends learned you'd been accused of illegally downloading adult porn films. More>>

Woman robbed of thousands in cash, jewelry on Michigan Ave

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An elderly woman was the latest victim of a Mag Mile robbery when a group of men stole some very expensive jewelry and cash. More>>

13-year-old rapper Lil Mouse accused of threatening third grader Video included

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He's known for his age, size and lyrics. Now, rapper Lil Mouse is accused of threatening to kill a boy nearly half his age. More>>

Secret snapshots of unsuspecting women on CTA posted online Video included

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A person sent us an email about an Instagram account filled with risqué pictures of women riding the Chicago Transit Authority's trains and busses. More>>

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