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Father faces gun charge after toddler accidentally shot, killed his mother

A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother in Dolton over the weekend, police said.

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Highs in the upper 70s on Wedensdsay in Chicago

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Paramount-WBD merger takes effect

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White Sox fans gather at Rate Field ahead of Game 3 of ALDS

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Trump in Texas to campaign for Republicans as Paxton trails Talarico in Senate polls

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Go inside the Chicago Art Fair at the Merchandise Mart

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Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Walk & Roll to School Day celebration in Lakeview

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Aurora student honored for earning perfect score on ACT exam

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Fans all ready to see White Sox take on Guardians in Game 3 of ALDS

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Crash shuts down northbound I-65 in Merrillville, Indiana

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Some best practices for cybersecuity

Community activists hand out gun locks in South Deering after 4-year-old shot inside home

Community activists hand out gun locks in South Deering after 4-year-old shot inside home

COPA investigates Little Village shooting involving off-duty officer

COPA investigates Little Village shooting involving off-duty officer

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Buying plane tickets for playoff baseball; the best big U.S. cities (besides Chicago)

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White Sox, fans ready to go for Game 3 of ALDS at Rate Field

Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo on running first marathon in Chicago this weekend

Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo on running first marathon in Chicago this weekend

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Block 37 mall sold for $30 million

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Another warm and sunny day on Wednesday

911 call center in Indiana turn to AI amid staffing shortage

911 call center in Indiana turn to AI amid staffing shortage

Northbrook residents oppose plans for mixed-use development downtown

Northbrook residents oppose plans for mixed-use development downtown

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Tropical Depression 9 increases weekend rain chance

Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates face off at forum

Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates face off at forum

Flu season could get earlier start, scientists say

Flu season could get earlier start, scientists say

Christa Pike awake, speaking after botched execution in Tennessee

Christa Pike awake, speaking after botched execution in Tennessee

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Study links smartphones and eating disorders

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