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Evanston Couple Fights To Keep South Korean Baby Girl
CBS 2’s Derrick Blakley was in court for the latest chapter in what’s become an international and emotional drama.
Judge Won’t Reverse Shakedown Conviction Of Powerbroker Cellini
A federal judge Thursday denied one-time political power broker William Cellini’s latest bid for a new trial.
Men Face Federal Charges In String Of Robberies
Two men are now facing federal charges in the armed robberies of multiple stores and employees in Chicago and Aurora.
Emanuel: Better Use Of City’s Grant Money Could Save Taxpayers $20M
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing budget reforms that will ensure federal and state grants are spent in full, and thus, taxpayers are saved money.
Kirk Wants Guarantee Of No Terrorists At Prison
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says he is not opposed to the sale of Thomson Prison to the federal government, but says there must be one provision.
Critics: Home Buying Program Is Slow Going
Several new homeowners in Lake County are praising a federal program that helped them become first time buyers, although critics say the program is slow going.
Jury Gets Mob Case
Jurors began deliberating in the six-week trial of Michael “The Large Guy” Sarno and four co-defendants.
Deadline Extended For Disaster Relief
The deadline for Illinois residents to apply for federal disaster assistance from summer flooding has been extended to Nov. 17 due to the large number of applicants.



