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Suspect held for alleged social media threat to Moraine Valley Community College

May 21, 2019 at 10:02 p.m.

Campus police at Moraine Valley Community College had a suspect in custody Monday afternoon after an apparent online threat was made to students the night before on Twitter, officials said.The...

911 call warns of speeding trucker on I-294 moments before he allegedly struck, killed tollway worker

May 21, 2019 at 10:02 p.m.

A female driver called 911 about a truck that was speeding and swerving southbound down Interstate 294 just moments before Illinois Tollway worker David Schwarz was struck and killed Sept....

Field Museum brings roving exhibit of rare artifacts to Beverly

May 21, 2019 at 10:02 p.m.

Ever wonder what Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History keeps in storage? Exhibitors from the natural history museum will offer a glimpse at collections rarely on display from March 4...

Calida Barnes, (left) of Flossmoor, poses for a family picture beside the movie poster for "Black Panther" in the lobby of the Marcus Theatre in Country Club Hills.

Southland residents join big crowds to view ‘Black Panther’

May 21, 2019 at 10:01 p.m.

Suspecting "Black Panther" would be popular, Calida Barnes bought her movie tickets three weeks ago. The Flossmoor woman was right. Barnes and her family joined big crowds to watch Marvel...

Twin sisters Christine (left) and Katie Manika were among the worshipers to receive ashes on Wednesday at Saint Xavier University's McDonough Chapel. Christine Manika said she plans to abstain from swearing during Lent. Katie Manika said she just wants to "be a better me."

Saint Xavier University chapel fills for Ash Wednesday service

May 21, 2019 at 9:59 p.m.

"Repent and believe in the gospel." These were the words told to the faithful by the Rev. John Sotak and others as they distributed ashes at noon Ash Wednesday at...

Chicago Police Officer Nyls Meredith and Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) enjoy pancakes at the Original House of Pancakes in Beverly.

19th Ward pancake breakfast returns to again raise money for bulletproof vests

May 21, 2019 at 9:59 p.m.

Chicago Police Officer Nyls Meredith sat down with a short stack of pancakes as he explained his experience with gun violence. Meredith, a 12-year veteran of the department, was shot...

Annie O'Connor, 13, (left) and Mary Walsh, 14, are altar servers at St. Cajetan Parish in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood. Ash Wednesday draws more parishioners than even Christmas to the Southwest Side church. This year, Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, but you still have to practice the faith, religious leaders say

May 21, 2019 at 9:58 p.m.

Valentine's Day may be for lovers, but it won't be for all meat lovers this year. The day designated to celebrate romance falls on Ash Wednesday, which is observed annually...

Students at Navajo Heights Elementary School were sent to nearby schools after an early morning fire ripped through a classroom in Palos Heights. Feb. 5, 2018.

Palos Heights elementary school closes after fire

May 21, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

Students at Navajo Heights Elementary School were sent to nearby schools Monday after an early morning fire ripped through a classroom in Palos Heights, officials said. About 150 fourth- and...

Capt. Robert Meeder of the Illinois State Police spoke Feb. 1 about the accident that killed Illinois Tollway worker David Schwarz on Sept 18.

Semi driver charged in fatal crash was reported driving recklessly in 911 call minutes beforehand: police

May 21, 2019 at 9:56 p.m.

A truck driver accused of striking and killing an Illinois Tollway worker was allegedly driving dangerously, prompting a 911 call ahead of the Sept. 18 fatal incident on Interstate 294...

Police evacuate Stonebrook Plaza in Merrionette Park, where a pipe bomb was reported outside Tobacco City on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

Suspected bomb at Merrionette Park shopping center turns out to be potato chip can, police say

May 21, 2019 at 9:56 p.m.

What police initially suspected was a pipe bomb turned out to be a potato chip can Wednesday evening in Merrionette Park, police said. Merrionette Park Police Sgt. Jon Bruce said...

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