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Boy, woman shot in Englewood home
Boy, woman shot in Englewood home

A 9-year-old boy and a 24-year-old woman were shot while sitting at a residence in Englewood Friday night.

2 million people expected at Air and Water Show this weekend 2 million people expected at Air and Water Show this weekend

The 53rd annual Chicago Air and Water Show kicks off this weekend, which means a lot of traffic.
Report finds shortfalls in Illinois 9-1-1 funding Report finds shortfalls in Illinois 9-1-1 funding

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Commerce Commission wants lawmakers to consider overhauling the system of paying for 9-1-1 emergency services.
Illinois Treasurer Rutherford heading to China Illinois Treasurer Rutherford heading to China

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford is heading to China.
Proposed toll hike drawing crowds, prompting rift at agency Proposed toll hike drawing crowds, prompting rift at agency

The Illinois Tollway's proposal to nearly double tolls has attracted standing-room-only crowds at public hearings and prompted a show of force by labor unions, contractors and engineers, many of whom stand to benefit from the agency's $12 billion construction plan.
Stevenson reopens after crash snarls traffic Stevenson reopens after crash snarls traffic

An accident caused the Illinois State Police to close down the inbound Stevenson Expressway near King Drive early today, causing extensive traffic problems in the area.
2 men shot on West Side 2 men shot on West Side

Two men were wounded when they were shot on a street in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side late Friday, police said early today.
Teen faces murder charge in Gurnee stabbing Teen faces murder charge in Gurnee stabbing

A Waukegan teen was charged with murder today, one day after authorities said he stabbed the driver of a Jeep and the front-seat passenger as the three traveled in the  vehicle along busy Grand Avenue in Gurnee.

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