Aurora, Illinois police shoot and kill man after chase
A man was shot a killed by police in Aurora, Illinois, after earlier dragging a police officer from his car in nearby Geneva early Wednesday morning.
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A man was shot a killed by police in Aurora, Illinois, after earlier dragging a police officer from his car in nearby Geneva early Wednesday morning.
A Geneva police officer was investigating a driver who appeared to be intoxicated when the driver fled the scene, dragging the officer from his car.
Dominick, a former member of Cicero Police Department, has been on the job 20 years.
Town President Larry Dominick won a sixth term in the mayoral election in the near western suburb on Tuesday, while incumbent Richard Irvin and challenger John Laesch are advancing in Aurora. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
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The Aurora street maintenance crews were moving late Tuesday to 12-hour shifts, covering 36 routes. Sara Machi reports.
Aurora sanitation crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season. Sara Machi reports.
Aurora street maintenance crews said the snowstorm coming Wednesday is shaping up to be the biggest storm of the season.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
The smiles were undeniable as hundreds spent Christmas night waiting in long lines. Their vehicles were equipped with snacks as they prepared to be dazzled at the annual event.
Back in November 2022, a boy fell through the ice in a pond in the Fox Pointe apartment complex in Aurora. Within moments, Shannon O'Neal—who lived nearby—was wading out into the frigid waters.
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Christopher Munger, 43, is charged with one count of trafficking in persons, two counts of involuntary servitude, and one count of promoting prostitution.
The employee was left shaken following getting sick after opening a piece of mail at the office of Illinois State Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora). Sabrina Franza reports.
The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, said they noticed something was wrong after they were opening up letters they say were sent by prison inmates.
The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, said they noticed something was wrong after they were opening up letters they say were sent by prison inmates to the office of state Rep. Barbara Hernandez in Aurora. Sabrina Franza reports.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Emergency crews were not sure whether the mail actually made Rep. Barbara Hernandez's staffer sick/
The downtown Aurora building where Illinois state Rep. Barbara Hernandez's office is located was evacuated late Monday. Jermont Terry reports.
The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, causing damage to homes and cars.
It will require members of the Illinois prisoner review board to have mandatory training on domestic violence.
The D.C. shooting suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Advocate Health Care said the center will be added to their existing Imani Village outpatient care facility on 95th street.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been identified as a 30-year-old from Chicago.
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
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A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
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The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
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In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
Wendt grew up in the South Side's Beverly neighborhood — at 92nd Street and Bell Avenue.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
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Donald Hale says he had just come back from a 13-mile run last weekend when he took some melatonin and fell into a deep sleep. Because of this, he did not hear the two smoke alarms going off, but his pet, Spike, did.
By a razor-thin margin and after a marathon night of speeches from both sides of the House passed the president's massive budget package dubbed the one Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The city learned of possible tornadoes Friday afternoon, but the city's emergency officials didn't push the button to sound outdoor warning sirens because they were out of the office at a workshop.
The money was set aside for folks in the area needing help to rebuild their lives. owners of a trailer park say they hope the people who stole those donations know they can get help.
Rachel Ruzevich, co-founder of Relief Urgent Care and Psychiatry in Orland Park discusses what makes Relief Urgent Care and Psychiatry different than typical urgent care.
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Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
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The Illinois Prisoner Review Board may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning, causing damage to homes and cars.
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The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
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Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.
Notre Dame's 2026 football game with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field will now have a Sunday kickoff.
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