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Testing irregularities alleged in Oak Park school; principal resigns
Testing irregularities alleged in Oak Park school; principal resigns

An Oak Park elementary school principal resigned today as state officials investigate allegations that procedures were not followed as students took this year’s Illinois Standard Achievement test, Oak Park District 97 officials announced.

Autopsies confirm no foul play in deaths of 2 students in 2 dorms on ISU campus Autopsies confirm no foul play in deaths of 2 students in 2 dorms on ISU campus

Two 19-year-old students from the Chicago area have been found dead in two campus dormitories at Illinois State University, but school officials say no foul play or criminal activity is suspected in either case.
Seriously injured person removed from tracks on the CTA Blue Line Seriously injured person removed from tracks on the CTA Blue Line

Power to a portion of the CTA Blue Line was turned off briefly this afternoon after a person was on the tracks at the Illinois Medical District station, officials said.
After 60 years, fallen Korean War veteran is finally laid to rest After 60 years, fallen Korean War veteran is finally laid to rest

U.S. Army Cpl. Chester Roper was finally laid to rest today, 60 years after the young man died in the Korean War as a prisoner of war.
Emanuel says community must join fight against gangs Emanuel says community must join fight against gangs

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today called on residents to help police take back their neighborhoods in the wake of a spate of shootings around Chicago.
Defense seeks ban on mention of Druid beliefs at Vaughn murder trial Defense seeks ban on mention of Druid beliefs at Vaughn murder trial

Attorneys for Christopher Vaughn are asking a judge to bar any mention of the Oswego man’s Druid beliefs when he goes on trial this year for murdering his wife and three young children.
Endangerd turtles to get new home at Wheaton zoo Endangerd turtles to get new home at Wheaton zoo

Some endangered turtles cared for by Cosley Zoo staff will get a new home after park board commissioners this week approved a $45,000 project to relocate the animals.
Evanston police: 97-year-old man victim of home invasion Evanston police: 97-year-old man victim of home invasion

Evanston police are investigating a home invasion in which a 97-year-old man said he was pushed against a wall by a woman who came to his door.

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