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Romeoville woman gets 12 years in kidnapping
Romeoville woman gets 12 years in kidnapping

A Romeoville woman who helped her boyfriend kidnap and then beat an Aurora woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Illinois House says Quinn revenue projections too optimistic Illinois House says Quinn revenue projections too optimistic

The House made the first move against Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget proposal Thursday, lowering the estimate of how much money the state should expect to take in next year by more than $200 million.
Shootings on Southwest, Near West Sides leave 2 hospitalized Shootings on Southwest, Near West Sides leave 2 hospitalized

Shootings on the Near West Side and in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side sent two people to hospitals today, authorities said.
Cook County Board won't let voters decide fate of recorder's office Cook County Board won't let voters decide fate of recorder's office

The Cook County Board today voted against giving voters the option of doing away with the recorder of deeds office.
Family: Boy, 17, killed at school 'didn't deserve what happened to him' Family: Boy, 17, killed at school 'didn't deserve what happened to him'

An ongoing dispute erupted into violence at an alternative school in the South Deering neighborhood this morning, leaving a 17-year-old student dead, another teen wounded and a student in custody, authorities said.
Bill Clinton, Emanuel announce infrastructure program Bill Clinton, Emanuel announce infrastructure program

Former President Bill Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel today to announce a project that counts on private investment for public infrastructure projects.
Jefferson Park fire leaves 3 homeless Jefferson Park fire leaves 3 homeless

A fire roared through a basement of a Jefferson Park neighborhood building on the Northwest Side this afternoon, leaving three residents displaced.
More violent weather ahead for communities hit by tornadoes More violent weather ahead for communities hit by tornadoes

As crews cleared away the splintered wreckage from tornados that socked Harrisburg and other cities across five states, the forecast held a menacing possibility: More twisters may be coming, and they could be even stronger.

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