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MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least seven children were among 24 killed, and officials said the death toll [...]

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Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in DetroitBack-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 4 in Detroit on Thursday night.      Full News here – Sports – chicagotribune.com

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No injuries were reported after a locomotive on the City of New Orleans train, heading into Chicago, “lost contact with the tracks” at 18th Street, authorities said. After some delays, cancellations Metra resumed its regular schedule. Full News here – Chicago Sun-Times

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Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast. Full News here – WFLD – News

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Eleven juveniles and one adult were arrested this evening after a large group converged near the Gold Coast and were blocking traffic, police said.      Full News here – News – chicagotribune.com

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Dashamone McCarty came home to Maywood barely a week ago after his first year of college. He planned to attend a Proviso East High School track meet on Thursday to support his alma mater, where he was known as Deshawn McCarthy. Instead, Maywood police said McCarty was shot in the head late Wednesday and died [...]

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At least six people were killed and 100 injured when tornadoes ripped through north-central Texas after dark.      Full News here – News – chicagotribune.com

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CHICAGO (CBS) — They were chasing the American dream. One Chicago couple moved into a house and started making changes. Trouble is, it belonged to someone else. CBS 2′s Chris Martinez explains what happened when the real owner found out. In their search for a new home, a house in Rogers Park was the winner. [...]

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Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. Full News here – Chicago Sports News, Chicago Scores, and Chicago Schedules: Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer and More at WLS ABC7Chicago.com

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A Chicago police officer was recovering Tuesday after she was attacked and dragged by a car. Full News here – Chicago news and local news video for the Chicago area from WLS-TV ABC7 Chicago

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A Chicago police officer was hurt on the South Side Monday night when a motorist she pulled over grabbed her by her bulletproof vest, sped off and flung her from the vehicle, authorities said. Her injuries are not life-threatening.      Full News here – News – chicagotribune.com

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Six men were arrested and two were injured in a weekend fight at BlackFinn American Saloon, according to police. Full News here – Chicagoland – chicagotribune.com

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A limo driver was charged with DUI Saturday for driving a group of west suburban teens to prom in a party bus while intoxicated. Full News here – WFLD – Crime

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Alberto Reyes looked across the well-kept field at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep during pregame warm-up drills Saturday evening and declared it a beautiful place for a baseball game. Full News here – Chicagoland – chicagotribune.com

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