Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says

A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday.

Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.

At least 160 still missing after devastating Texas flooding
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The number of people still missing in the devastating flooding in Texas is more than 160. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Chicago man charged in Berwyn bar shooting that wounded 3
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A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting at a bar that wounded three people last month in suburban Berwyn.

Chicago man charged in Berwyn bar shooting that wounded 3

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting at a bar that wounded three people last month in suburban Berwyn.

Despite major theft, Chicago reggae band rolls on with summer tour

Chicago police are searching for the thieves who stole a trailer belonging to a Grammy Award-winning reggae band, packed with more than $12,000 worth of musical equipment.

Woman found guilty of killing in-laws with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms, in a case that shocked Australia.

Family sues Village of Bedford Park after police SUV theft ends in crash

A family is suing the Village of Bedford Park, alleging police failed to stop a man who stole a squad car and later crashed into their vehicle, seriously injuring two children.

Despite major theft, Chicago reggae band rolls on with summer tour
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Chicago police are searching for the thieves who stole a trailer belonging to a Grammy Award-winning reggae band, packed with more than $12,000 worth of musical equipment.

Emergency Resource Center opens in Chicago after violent weekend
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After a weekend of deadly gun violence, Chicago police are opening a free trauma support center to help residents begin healing.

Duo charged in Naperville street racing crash that left 2 seriously injured: prosecutors

Two men face felony charges after allegedly engaging in an illegal street race that ended in a violent crash and sent two passengers to the hospital with serious injuries, prosecutors said.