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Pastor’s son accidentally shoots, kills teen cousin in Will County; police say no charges expected

May 31, 2019 at 4:08 p.m.

The teenage son of a church pastor accidentally shot and killed his younger cousin late Tuesday while the two were checking for a possible intruder at the church, authorities said....

Yasemin Yildirim, 9, and her sister Meryem, 8, play dreidel with siblings Adin Bendat-Appell, 10, and Orli, 5, during a Hanukkah celebration at the Bendat-Appell's home in Deerfield on Dec. 17, 2017. The children's families befriended one another at an immigration rally in Chicago last year.

Nearly a year after O’Hare photo went viral, Jewish and Muslim families form lasting friendship

August 25, 2019 at 12:11 a.m.

A year ago, these two families could not have predicted they would be together this week lighting candles on a menorah. The Bendat-Appells of Deerfield are a Jewish rabbi and...

Paris King graduates from Roosevelt University with a BA in history on Dec. 15th, 2017. He overcame great adversity to get there -- his autism challenges, his father dying, being mugged, his mother Pat King being diagnosed with breast cancer. His determination and goal accomplished proves to others with autism that college is within reach Friday December 15, 2017.

Chicago man’s success shows college dreams within reach for more people with autism

May 23, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

It was never a question whether Paris King would go to college. The 23-year-old, who is on the autism spectrum, loved learning — especially history — and he and his...

North Aurora woman says she was cured after visit to grave of ‘Little Cajun Saint’

May 22, 2019 at 3:39 p.m.

Mary Lou Swanson’s body was shutting down after battling a rare and debilitating autoimmune disease affecting her brain for nearly a decade. The 54-year-old North Aurora woman could no longer...

James Levine conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra on its opening night performance July 7, 2006, at Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass.

No charges for ex-Ravinia conductor Levine in sex misconduct investigation

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Famed conductor James Levine, who was long associated with Ravinia and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will not face criminal charges over claims that he engaged in sexual misconduct with a...

Students are rehearsing a song composed to help them and other students heal after the upsetting, sudden deaths of three teachers last year at Buffalo Grove High School on Nov. 20, 2017.

Buffalo Grove students mourn teachers’ deaths through music

May 30, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

When Emily Bondarenko first played through her piano part in her high school chamber orchestra's newest piece, the jagged melody and chaotic measures did not seem to go together at...

Family and friends of Kaitlyn Kearns hold a candlelight vigil for the 24-year-old Mokena woman at Woody's Bar in Joliet on Nov. 16, 2017.

Bartender’s boyfriend charged with first-degree murder in her death, bail set at $10 million

May 8, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

A Coal City man has been charged with the shooting death of a 24-year-old New Lenox Township woman whom he had been dating recently, officials said. Will County authorities Saturday...

Missing Joliet bartender found dead in Kankakee County; one in custody for questioning: police

May 21, 2019 at 9:38 p.m.

Friends and family knew Kaitlyn M. Kearns as "Katie," a hard-working, fun-loving girl who had three jobs both to make money — and to be around people she loved. Kearns...

Woman dies after being hit by Metra train; witnesses say she tripped on tracks

May 10, 2019 at 5:59 a.m.

A woman died after being struck by a Metra train on the Milwaukee District West line near the Elgin station Thursday morning, officials said. The woman was identified as Tawanda...

Wheeling carjacking suspect arrested in Chicago

May 31, 2019 at 4:07 p.m.

Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly carjacking a vehicle with a mother and two young children inside as her husband made a quick run into a drugstore Sunday...

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