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Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old son

Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old son

A 42-year old woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering her six-year old son who became unresponsive after being placed in a cold shower for an extended time.

 
Prosecutors: Addison teen accused of pointing loaded gun at a mother and her kids

Prosecutors: Addison teen accused of pointing loaded gun at a mother and her kids

A 16-year-old from Addison is facing multiple criminal charges after being accused of pointing a gun with a laser sight and a loaded high-capacity drum magazine at a mother and her five children.

 
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Photos: Christians celebrate Good Friday, living stations of the cross

Photos: Christians celebrate Good Friday, living stations of the cross

 
Lighting strike, fire displace residents of multifamily building in Lombard

Lighting strike, fire displace residents of multifamily building in Lombard

A lighting strike in Lombard started a fire that displaced the residents of an eight-unit multi-family building Thursday night.

 
Three-story apartment building again proposed for vacant Wheeling lot

Three-story apartment building again proposed for vacant Wheeling lot

For the second time in as many years, a six-unit apartment building has been proposed for a vacant lot in Wheeling.

 
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Huntley man accused of attempting to escape from hospital after burglary arrest

Huntley man accused of attempting to escape from hospital after burglary arrest

A Huntley man was denied pretrial release after authorities say he robbed a tobacco shop and later tried to escape custody while in the hospital.

 
1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, AP sources say

1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, AP sources say

One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations.

 
Getz: No plans to call up White Sox top pitching prospects

Getz: No plans to call up White Sox top pitching prospects

Based on the opening week of the season, the White Sox may have better pitching options at Triple-A Charlotte than on the major-league roster. Ahead of Friday’s home opener, GM Chris Getz said they plan to be patient with the young pitchers.

 
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NFL denies Bears’ appeal, says team won’t receive compensatory draft picks for Falcons GM Cunningham

NFL denies Bears’ appeal, says team won’t receive compensatory draft picks for Falcons GM Cunningham

The Chicago Bears won’t receive compensatory picks for the hiring of former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham. The NFL announced the final decision Friday.

 
‘I’m far away’: Jonathan Toews comparisons don’t faze Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell

‘I’m far away’: Jonathan Toews comparisons don’t faze Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell

Anton Frondell figured to be the long-awaited winger Bedard has been waiting for, a player who could keep up with him physically and mentally on the ice. But as a center, Frondell lengthens the lineup.

 

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