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Woman dies day after being hit by pickup truck in Oak Lawn
Woman dies day after being hit by pickup truck in Oak Lawn

A woman hit by a pickup truck in Oak Lawn on Thursday died this afternoon, authorities said.

Police: Gunman who held hostages in Valparaiso shot self, now hospitalized Police: Gunman who held hostages in Valparaiso shot self, now hospitalized

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Police say a gunman who held hostages at an Indiana real estate office is being taken to a hospital after shooting himself in the head.
Des Plaines hazmat team find unknown substance in residential area Des Plaines hazmat team find unknown substance in residential area

Des Plaines fire crews and a hazardous materials team were called to the 200 block of Norman Court today for a hazardous materials investigation.
Emanuel anti-gang law passes Illinois Senate Emanuel anti-gang law passes Illinois Senate

State's attorneys may soon have more power to target gang leaders under a crackdown measure the Illinois Senate approved today at the urging of Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Wilma is Chicago's poster pet for dog licenses Wilma is Chicago's poster pet for dog licenses

The Chicago City Clerk’s office today announced the winner of an online competition to let website visitors pick their favorite newly licensed dog — part of a push to register more canines in the city.
11-year-old killed in ATV accident 'had a lot of friends' 11-year-old killed in ATV accident 'had a lot of friends'

An 11-year-old Bloomingdale boy who died in an ATV accident on Thursday afternoon in Bartlett always had a glimmer in his eyes and was cheerful to be around, said Westfield Middle School Principal Deborah Kling.
Cook County sheriff: Officer punched, threatened during noise complaint Cook County sheriff: Officer punched, threatened during noise complaint

A man accused of threatening and punching a Cook County sheriff's police officer in the face after refusing to turn down a stereo was ordered held in lieu of $10,000 bail today.
Illinois House approves $1-a-pack cigarette tax increase Illinois House approves $1-a-pack cigarette tax increase

SPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois House today approved a $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike to generate money for health care coverage for the poor.

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