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The victim was rushed to Stroger Hospital after being approached and shot on the Near West Side. Police have not made an arrest.
Michael Peterson's family donated his heart, lungs, liver and kidneys after he was declared brain dead at Froedtert Hospital.
A 22-second video shows an Illinois State police officer narrowly escaping shattered glass as 60 mph winds tore through campus during freshman move-in.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Auditorium Theatre benefit has raised more than $8 million for dancers' health needs since 1992.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Lucia Whalen says the new parking garage next door blocks her window as an emergency exit and killed her plans for an air conditioner.
Fire crews had to cut open a mangled sedan to free someone trapped inside near Clark and State streets.
Punches flew in the Wrigley Field bleachers Monday night as fans clashed during a wild Crosstown Classic opener.
A dispute at a Chicago restaurant allegedly ended with bullets flying at a car on westbound I-290 near Morgan Avenue.
Politics & Govt in ...
Half of Chicago's board candidates have signed a pledge banning devices before third grade — the rest, including two incumbents, stayed silent.
Fire trucks and buses swarmed an American Airlines plane at O'Hare, but delays stayed under 15 minutes citywide.
Two DuPage-driven laws taking effect January 1 close gaps in how Illinois handles elder neglect and seized pets. Both cleared the legislature with unanimous support.
Kevin Clewer was stabbed more than 40 times in his Lakeview home in 2004. A $50,000 reward still hasn't produced charges.
A judge called the 68-year-old's actions 'not very kind' but not criminal, even after 10-plus kicks caught on drone video.
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