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Controversial ‘In the Night Kitchen’ could return to Norridge school’s library

May 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

More than 30 years ago, school officials at Pennoyer Elementary in northwest suburban Norridge took a stand against "nudity without a purpose" and removed Maurice Sendak's picture book "In the...

Metra hit with suit over multiple-ride passes

December 24, 2018 at 10:12 a.m.

A suburban commuter has sued Metra to get back money he — and millions of other passengers — lose when their multiple-ride passes expire before they use up all the...

Suburban commuter sues Metra over unused rides

December 24, 2018 at 2:53 a.m.

A suburban commuter has sued Metra to get back money he — and millions of other passengers — lose when their multiple-ride passes expire before they use up all the...

Peoria couple arrested in Arizona after 12 years on the lam

December 24, 2018 at 2:46 a.m.

A onetime Peoria couple convicted of fraud in a scheme than bilked investors of more than $1 million will be coming back to Illinois, 12 years after they disappeared just...

Stepmom pleads guilty in death of Indiana boy, 13

May 16, 2019 at 10:33 a.m.

The stepmother of a Gary, Ind., boy who died after enduring daily beatings and being kept in a small cage for nearly two years has entered a plea deal with...

Stepmom pleads guilty in death of Indiana boy, 13

December 24, 2018 at 2:11 a.m.

The stepmother of a Gary, Ind., boy who died after enduring daily beatings and being kept in a small cage for nearly two years has entered a plea deal with...

Feds say Dixon thefts worse than believed: $53M

December 24, 2018 at 1:59 a.m.

The small northwestern Illinois town of Dixon took another body blow Tuesday as federal authorities charged that its longtime comptroller stole nearly double what prosecutors originally alleged. In formally indicting...

Indictment: Dixon finance chief stole $53 million since 1990

May 16, 2019 at 10:33 a.m.

The small northwestern Illinois town of Dixon took another body blow Tuesday as federal authorities charged that its longtime comptroller stole nearly double what prosecutors originally alleged.In indicting Rita Crundwell...

Cops deny forcing House of Blues to cancel local rap concert

December 24, 2018 at 10:08 a.m.

The Chicago Police Department did not force the House of Blues to cancel a performance on Thursday by a local rappers LEP Bogus Boys because of the group's violent lyrics,...

Family settles over girl’s hit-run death near Lincoln Park Zoo

December 24, 2018 at 1:53 a.m.

The family of a 4-year-old girl whose death in a 2006 hit-and-run accident near Lincoln Park Zoo became a rallying point for traffic safety advocates has reached a settlement in...

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