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2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Lemont motel
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2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Lemont motel
Neighbor says she lost everything in Pilsen house fire
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Neighbor says she lost everything in Pilsen house fire
Protesters take fury at Dexter Reed shooting to CPD board meeting
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Protesters take fury at Dexter Reed shooting to CPD board meeting
University of Chicago student grabs gun from armed robber
1:47
University of Chicago student grabs gun from armed robber
Explosions reported near Isfahan, Iran after Israel launches missiles
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Explosions reported near Isfahan, Iran after Israel launches missiles
Israeli missiles strike a site in Iran, US officials say
2:25
Israeli missiles strike a site in Iran, US officials say
Meet Shamrock, the golden retriever puppy born bright green
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Meet Shamrock, the golden retriever puppy born bright green
Midwest Democratic Party leaders meet in Chicago to discuss election strategy, DNC preparations
2:07
Midwest Democratic Party leaders meet in Chicago to discuss election strategy, DNC preparations
Chicago Swifties gear up for release of new album
2:04
Chicago Swifties gear up for release of new album
North Side restaurant owners speak out after fire
2:08
North Side restaurant owners speak out after fire
Chicago Uber drivers say they support rider verification program
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Chicago Uber drivers say they support rider verification program
Lawmakers demand 'immediate action' from IDOT on Pulaski Road safety
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Lawmakers demand 'immediate action' from IDOT on Pulaski Road safety
FBI responds to 2 reported bank robberies northwest suburbs
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FBI responds to 2 reported bank robberies northwest suburbs
12 jurors now seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial
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12 jurors now seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial
Wayfair to open first-ever physical furniture store in Chicago suburbs
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Wayfair to open first-ever physical furniture store in Chicago suburbs
California homeless man builds makeshift home next to freeway
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California homeless man builds makeshift home next to freeway
19-year-old beaten with brass knuckles shoots alleged robbers: police
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19-year-old beaten with brass knuckles shoots alleged robbers: police
DOJ in final stages of settlement talks with Larry Nassar victims
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DOJ in final stages of settlement talks with Larry Nassar victims
Indonesia issues tsunami alert as Mount Ruang volcano erupts on remote island
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Indonesia issues tsunami alert as Mount Ruang volcano erupts on remote island
Expert to testify about Kohberger's cell phone night of Idaho murders
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Expert to testify about Kohberger's cell phone night of Idaho murders
2 jurors dismissed from Trump's hush money trial
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2 jurors dismissed from Trump's hush money trial
Gilgo Beach murder suspect appears in court as evidence turned over
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Gilgo Beach murder suspect appears in court as evidence turned over
Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
1:33
Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
Jason Kelce lost Eagles Super Bowl ring in pool of chili
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Jason Kelce lost Eagles Super Bowl ring in pool of chili
Company unveils new humanoid robot for 'real-world applications'
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Company unveils new humanoid robot for 'real-world applications'
Simone Biles addresses husband's viral comments, talks Paris Olympics
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Simone Biles addresses husband's viral comments, talks Paris Olympics
911 emergency number in at least 6 cities in four states
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911 emergency number in at least 6 cities in four states
Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection
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Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection
Highland Park mayor details 4th of July plans, 2 years after shooting
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Highland Park mayor details 4th of July plans, 2 years after shooting
Fire destroys new North Side restaurant 1 day before grand opening
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Fire destroys new North Side restaurant 1 day before grand opening