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Hillary Clinton scores narrow win over Bernie Sanders in Illinois

It was a close race, but Clinton prevailed.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Donald Trump wins Illinois Republican primary

This softens the blow of Trump's Ohio loss.

On Mar 15, 2016 by William Turton

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We don’t need decriminalization. It’s time to legalize marijuana

Just do it already.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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91-year-old man finishes his bucket list by crashing into a garage door

He probably never thought he'd be able to do this.

On Jun 4, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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Tornadoes hit the Midwest, devastate Illinois towns

Tornadoes touch down in Illinois, Iowa, and Ohio Thursday night.

On Apr 10, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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GOP congressman now has to deal with adviser’s racist Facebook posts

This is abhorrent.

On Feb 5, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Illinois becomes latest U.S. state to ban revenge porn

The tide is turning.

On Dec 30, 2014 by Rob Price

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Here’s how much you can make as a Black Friday line-sitter

Some will run you more than a whole Christmas gift budget.

On Nov 28, 2014 by Miles Klee

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University of Chicago students create Tumblr database of alleged sex offenders

The Tumblr ranks perpetrators of sexual assault on a Code Orange or Code Red alert system.

On Sep 24, 2014 by Aja Romano

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TV news anchor tells his audience he has just months to live

Dave Benton, 51, shared a surprising cancer announcement with his Champaign, Ill., audience—and the world, via social media.

On Sep 15, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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A Facebook selfie got this woman arrested for shoplifting a dress

Here’s a reminder to watch what you post on Facebook.

On Jul 22, 2014 by Eric Geller

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Mayor defends arrest of guy who mocked him on Twitter

Some people just can't take a joke.

On Apr 23, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Student arrested after texting ‘shots fired’ on April Fools’ Day

This is no way to get out of an algebra quiz.

On Apr 2, 2014 by Miles Klee

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A firsthand look at the terror of being in a tornado’s path

Marc Wells was with his oldest daughter, Josie, in their home when the twister headed in their direction.

On Nov 22, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Facebook groups help return tornado victims’ scattered possessions

Photos, jewelry, and even a wedding veil have been returned to their rightful owners.

On Nov 19, 2013 by Tim Sampson