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Hugs and tears: Returning soldier surprises daughter at school
Hugs and tears: Returning soldier surprises daughter at school

Six-year-old Grace LaGiglia was sitting at her school desk, pencil in hand, when she felt a tap on her back.

Illinois congressional candidates seeks spots on ballot Illinois congressional candidates seeks spots on ballot

Dozens of contenders for Illinois' 18 newly drawn congressional districts filed candidacy paperwork on opening day Friday, setting the stage for potentially contentious contests in the March 20 primary.
Newt Gingrich launching petition drive for Illinois Republican primary ballot Newt Gingrich launching petition drive for Illinois Republican primary ballot

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s presidential effort has launched its signature drive to put him and a slate of convention nominating delegates on Illinois’ primary ballot, but the state campaign shows no prominent Republican backing at this point.
Rosemont investigating casino fight involving police chief, detective Rosemont investigating casino fight involving police chief, detective

Rosemont police are conducting an internal investigation following a scuffle at the Des Plaines casino involving a Rosemont detective and the police chief, authorities said Friday.
Northwest Side alderman likely to be tossed from committeeman's contest Northwest Side alderman likely to be tossed from committeeman's contest

A Northwest Side alderman likely will not be allowed to run for re-election as the 35th Ward Democratic committeeman because of a challenge to the number of signatures he submitted to get his name on the ballot.
Warming up to winter: Forecast turns milder Warming up to winter: Forecast turns milder

With December going down as one of the milder on record, the National Weather Service says this winter may be warmer than some brutal forecasts have indicated.
Alcohol-related deaths in crashes fall in Illinois Alcohol-related deaths in crashes fall in Illinois

The number of deaths from crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers has declined in Illinois since 2006, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Westmont man gets 25 years for strangling wife Westmont man gets 25 years for strangling wife

A Westmont man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for strangling his wife as their three children slept.

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