Austin Hope Center opens on Chicago’s West Side
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The new Austin Hope Center is opening in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, bringing pediatric care, behavioral health services and other community resources to local families.

Illinois man charged 8 months after infant son's suffocation death

Mount Prospect police say a 19-year-old father left his infant son unattended in a bed for about seven hours. He is now charged in the baby's death.

Motorcyclist killed in DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash
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Chicago police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened late Wednesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Bears still lobbying in Illinois despite Hammond focus
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The Chicago Bears have repeatedly said their focus is now building a new domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the Bears have not completely walked away from Illinois.

Bears hire new lobbyists, Illinois Tollway increase | The Chicago Report
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Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9

The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.

Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9
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The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.

Man gets 28 years for luring Chicago firefighters into home, threatening them with knife

A man accused of luring two Chicago firefighters into a gasoline-doused home and threatening them with a knife has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, according to court records.

Felon accused of Kohl’s theft had loaded 'machine gun' in car, prosecutors say

A 23-year-old man from Cook County was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, among other charges following an alleged shoplifting incident.

Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history
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Illinois drivers will pay significantly more on tollways starting Jan. 1, with passenger tolls jumping 57% and one example showing a daily I-90 commuter could pay about $950 a year.

Family speaks out after South Holland man killed by hit-and-run driver
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The family of a South Holland man is speaking out after he was hit and killed by a driver who is still at large. They're hoping someone comes forward with more information.

mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in melanoma trial
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A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna and Merck is showing promising results in a late-stage melanoma trial, reducing the risk of the cancer returning or spreading when combined with Keytruda.