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Officials: Man killed in West Lawn arson fire
Officials: Man killed in West Lawn arson fire

The death of a man who died in a "suspicious" apartment fire this morning was ruled a homicide after an autopsy revealed he died of carbon monoxide poison and smoke inhalation due to arson.

Rev. Jackson to spend night at Chicago shelter Rev. Jackson to spend night at Chicago shelter

The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by spending the night at a Chicago homeless shelter.
Field Museum to display rare mummies Field Museum to display rare mummies

The Field Museum plans a rare display of mummies from its own collection, many of which haven't been seen by the public since the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
Orland Park man gets appointment to Illinois House Orland Park man gets appointment to Illinois House

A 25-year Orland Park resident with more than 20 years of experience on the U.S. House of Representatives Legislative Staff has been appointed to represent the 37th District of the Illinois House for the remainder of the term vacated by Kevin McCarthy, D-Orland Park.
Autopsy inconclusive on juvenile center death Autopsy inconclusive on juvenile center death

An autopsy today failed to determine why a 16-year-old resident at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center died there Saturday after a basketball game, officials said.
Cops: Man wearing underwear, socks charged with DUI after striking squad car Cops: Man wearing underwear, socks charged with DUI after striking squad car

A man who was wearing only his underwear and socks was charged with misdemeanor DUI after he struck a squad car Saturday morning on the city's Northwest Side.
Mayor: Victim's relative questioned in Country Club Hills slayings Mayor: Victim's relative questioned in Country Club Hills slayings

A male relative of the woman who was one of two people found shot to death in Country Club Hills Friday night is being questioned by police, officials said.
Cops: Undocumented man turns self in after being abandoned on road Cops: Undocumented man turns self in after being abandoned on road

A 20-year-old undocumented man who said he was being smuggled into Illinois will soon be back in the hands of federal immigration officials after calling police himself once he was left by the side of the road in southwest suburban Minooka, officials said.

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