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Clerk Fired After Altercation With Hispanic Customers

'Chance the Snapper' Released at Florida Gator Sanctuary

'Chance the Snapper' Released at Florida Gator Sanctuary

Illinois Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Chinese Scholar

Illinois Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Chinese Scholar

How to Find Your Nearest Cooling Center

How to Find Your Nearest Cooling Center

Unannounced Active Shooter Drill Prompts Police Response

Unannounced Active Shooter Drill Prompts Police Response

Mother, Daughter Charged With Murder of Marlen Ochoa's Baby

Mother, Daughter Charged With Murder of Marlen Ochoa's Baby

14-Year-Old Girl Missing From Lawndale, Police Say

14-Year-Old Girl Missing From Lawndale, Police Say

Illinois Tollway Activates Hot Weather Patrols

Illinois Tollway Activates Hot Weather Patrols

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Flooding Cleanup: Tips on How to Stay Safe, Repair Your Home

Chicago Lakefront Freezes, City Sets New Frigid Record

Lightning Strikes Telephone Pole Causing an Explosion

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Advocacy Group Sues Over Illinois Gun Dealer Oversight Law

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The Heat Goes on: June Toastiest on Record — July, May Follow

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Wedding Bells: Bradley Whitford and Amy Landecker Eloped

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White Sox Option Charlie Tilson to Charlotte

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Support a Back-To-School Project in Chicago-Area Schools

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NBC 5 Investigates

Obstacle Course Shows Dangers of Distracted Driving

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Financial Bombshell For Customers of Popular Car Dealership

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