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Top Chicago news: Father, son accused of selling diseased body parts on the black market; more

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Published on April 12, 2019
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Father, son accused of supplying black market with diseased body parts

A father and son in Chicago have been arrested and are facing federal charges, accused of selling diseased body parts on the black market.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.

Jussie Smollett purposely misled police by saying assailants were white, lawsuit alleges

"Empire” actor Jussie Smollett purposely attempted to mislead police by falsely describing the men who he said attacked him on a cold January night as white men, the city of Chicago claimed in a civil lawsuit filed Thursday.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

‘Epic’ waves hammer Chicago lakefront; ‘the lake is really dangerous’

Strong winds are creating big waves on Lake Michigan this morning, prompting a lakeshore flood advisory and gale warning through early this afternoon.

Read the full story on Kevan Ramer - KMPH FOX 26.

Alaska Airlines flight diverts to Chicago after passenger lights cigarette | NewsRadio 740 KTRH

An Alaska Airlines red-eye flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia had to be diverted after a passenger tried to light a cigarette twice inside the cabin.

Read the full story on Newsradio 740 KTRH.

Woman raises $15K for 80-year-old neighborhood empanada vendor

Many people in the Chicago area chipped in to raise money for a hard-working 80-year-old man they know for his empanadas.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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