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Teen Who Moved To California To Escape Violence Slain On South Side
Patrick Sykes, 15, returned to Chicago last week to visit family and friends. He was here for just five days before he was shot and killed Thursday a block away from his childhood home.
San Francisco Bay Area’s Best Beaches
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to over 30 stunning beaches, both right on the Pacific Ocean, as well as inland. Explore dozens of beautiful Bay Area beaches, from great views to awesome hikes, and even to the perfect road trip pit stop.
Syracuse Overcomes Poor Shooting To Top Cal 66-60
C.J. Fair scored 18 points, James Southerland added 14 and the fourth-seeded Orange survived a second-half drought of more than 12 minutes without a field goal to beat No. 12 seed California 66-60 on Saturday night in the NCAA tournament.
Best Scenic Drives Within 60 Miles Of Los Angeles
Getting out of town for a quick respite from daily life doesn’t have to mean straying too far from Los Angeles proper. In fact, these drive-away mini-vacations can start immediately with eye-catching scenery about an hour or so from the city of angels. When you fall in love with these locales, stop at these places to rest your head or snap your shutter.
Tips To Keep Your Appliances Running
Learn how to keep your large home appliances working through basic maintenance.
Extra-Alarm Warehouse Fire Struck Out
Service on the CTA’s Pink Line has been suspended between the 54th/Cermak and Polk stations because of the fire, which is near CTA property between California and Western avenues.
The Unclean Truth: How Five Cities Stack Up On Recycling
From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.
Celebrity Neighbors: Experts Weigh In On How It Affects Property Values
Will having a celebrity neighbor help or hurt your home’s value?
Actor-Model Held After Being Tackled By Passengers On Flight From Chicago
A man who has made a name for himself as a model, designer and actor is in custody, after passengers reportedly had to tackle him on a flight headed from Chicago to Orange County, Calif.
Retired San Francisco Firefighter’s Body Found After He Never Made It To Chicago
The body of a retired San Francisco firefighter has been found in Nebraska, after he disappeared from a Chicago-bound Amtrak train.
Nearly $1.5 Million In Silver, Gold Found In Drug Dealer’s Storage Space
Some lucrative loot was discovered in the western suburbs as federal agents carried out a major drug investigation.
Cops: Gunmen Forced Woman Off Blue Line, Sexually Assaulted Her
Chicago police are searching for two gunmen who forced a woman off a Blue Line train and sexually assaulted her just two blocks from a Logan Square neighborhood police station last month.
Transform Father’s Day Into The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Want to do something fun with your dad for Father’s Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an adventure!
Onetime Top Football Prospect Exonerated Of Rape Conviction After 5 Years In Prison
A former high school football star whose dreams of a pro career were shattered by a rape conviction burst into tears Thursday as a judge threw out the charge that sent him to prison for more than five years.
Pastor Who Camped Out On Roof Plans Anti-Violence Trek
A Chicago pastor who camped on the roof of an abandoned motel says lacing up his sneakers is part of a new plan to address gun violence.
Plainfield Girl, 6, Killed In Wyoming Crash
A Plainfield family was headed to California to attend a wedding, when a crash flipped their sport-utility vehicle in Wyoming and left a 6-year-old girl dead.
Chicago LGBT Leaders React To California Ruling On Marriage Law
Chicago LGBT leaders are reacting Tuesday to the ruling in California that overturned Proposition 8, which prohibited same-sex marriage in the Golden State and took away the right after it had already been granted.
Slain Teen’s Dad Wants Tough Law Against Violent Sex Offenders In Illinois
The FBI is honoring a Naperville man Friday, presenting him with the Director’s Community Leadership Award for taking a tragedy and using it as a vehicle for change.
Family Brings Home Man With 5 Days To Live
There is nothing like the bond of a family, and one west suburban family is proof positive of that.
Peterson: Missing Woman Found In California Proves Stacy Could Be Alive
Drew Peterson says Illinois State Police need to apologize to him for suggesting he might have killed his fourth wife, Stacy.
Most Popular News
- Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook CountyA man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.201
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.692
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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