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Store Manager Wrestles Down Alleged Armed Robber
CHICAGO (STMW) – A Walgreens store manager wrestled an attempted armed robber to the ground and held him until police arrived early Saturday, police sources said. Benjamin Strong, 21, entered the...
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Suburban Ski Resort Takes Advantage Of Snow, Cold
(CBS) — While many of us were cursing the weather last week, a west suburban ski resort was making good use out of the cold snap. play pause Suburban Ski Resort Takes Advantage Of Snow, Cold WBBM...
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Oak Brook Police Seek Two In Armed Robbery
Two men alegedly attempted to rob a jewelry store Satrday in Oak Brook. / surveillance photo from Oak Brook police OAK BROOK, Ill. (STMW) — Police continue to search for two men who held up a jewelry...
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Authorities: Man, Woman Killed In Murder-Suicide
MAYWOOD, Ill. (STMW) – A man and woman were killed in a murder-suicide in west suburban Maywood Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Donya Davis and Sonya Davis were pronounced dead in a home in the...
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Former Gov. Ryan Says Nelson Mandela Influenced The Clearing Of Illinois’...
(CBS) – Nelson Mandela influenced George Ryan’s controversial 2003 decision to clear Illinois’ Death Row a decade ago, the former governor said during a memorial service honoring the humanitarian...
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Despite Headlines, Chicago Crime At Lowest Levels In Decades
(Credit: 48 Years Of Crime In Chicago, Andrew V. Papachristos) CHICAGO (CBS) — Three people were killed and 17 others wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend, but despite those numbers, one...
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CTA Holding Ventra Meetings For Riders
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you still need help transitioning to Ventra, the CTA is playing host to several meetings this month to help you learn how to activate your card. The events are geared toward seniors...
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Police: Elderly Joliet Man Freezes To Death
JOLIET (CBS) — An elderly Joliet man apparently froze to death after walking outside of his house and falling, police said. According to Joliet Police Lt. Kevin LaBolle, the man’s family found the...
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University Of Chicago President Highest Paid In Nation
WASHINGTON (AP) – The president of the University of Chicago is the highest-paid president of America’s elite private universities. play pause University Presidents' Salaries WBBM's Regine Schlesinger...
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Brief Snowstorm Hits During PM Rush Hour
CHICAGO (CBS) — A fast-moving burst of snow may make for a messy afternoon commute. The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is deploying over 200 snow plows to plow and salt main streets and...
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Police: Alcohol A Factor In Fatal Gage Park Crash
CHICAGO (CBS) — Charges are pending against a driver involved in a fatal crash early Saturday in the South Side Gage Park neighborhood. Two males were in a vehicle traveling south on Western Avenue...
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Gas Prices Up Slightly, Long-Term Outlook Favors Drivers
CHICAGO (CBS) — Gas prices in the Chicago-area are a bit higher now than they were a week ago, but one analyst predicts smooth sailing ahead for drivers. play pause Gas Price Outlook WBBM's Regine...
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Chicago Fire To Build New Soccer Complex On North Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A big dome is going up on the city’s North Side. play pause Chicago Fire Soccer Complex WBBM Newsradio's Bernie Tafoya It’ll be the centerpiece of an entire complex aimed at generating...
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Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Teacher, Good Samaritan
Linda Darlington, pictured in the white sweater, was killed over the weekend after she was struck by another car. HOBART, Ind. (CBS) — A beloved teacher is being honored on Monday after a tragic...
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What The TSA Found In Checked Bags This Month
Some of the weapons found by the TSA this month. (Credit: TSA Blog) CHICAGO (CBS) — In the first two weeks of December, airport security agents discovered a total of 71 firearms at the nation’s...
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Suburban Police Chief’s Plan To Tweet Names Of People Arrested For DUI On Hold
(CBS) — A west suburban police chief’s plan to start tweeting the names of those arrested for DUI is on hold for the moment. An update from WBBM’s Regine Schlesinger. play pause Suburban Chief's Plan...
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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $586 Million
CHICAGO (CBS) — Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot has spiked to $586 million. The biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever: $656 million last year, which was split by three winning tickets, including one sold...
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Judge OKs Illinois Marriages For Sick Gay Couples
CHICAGO (AP) — Gay couples who want to wed immediately in Illinois because one partner has a life-threatening illness could do so starting Monday, rather than waiting until the state’s same-sex law...
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Merrillville Cops: Robbers Pose As Cleaning Crew, Tie Up Employees
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (CBS) – Charges are expected against two men – after three employees at a Merrillville Portillo’s were tied up and the restaurant safe was robbed of $3500. play pause Merrillville...
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Nursing Home Chain Donates To Englewood Community Center That Had Computers...
CHICAGO (CBS) – A nursing home chain has come to the aid of an Englewood community center which found its outreach shortened by the theft of its computer system. play pause Nursing Home Chain Donates...
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