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This grab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park.

Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

Baseball: Lockwood, Libertyville keep state title repeat hopes alive with thrilling supersectional win

Chase Lockwood made sure that Libertyville had a return trip to Joliet. Lockwood came up big at just the right time as defending Class 4A state champion Libertyville beat...

Garrett Zyles

Streamwood police seeking help finding missing man

Streamwood police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle

Why Cook County property tax bills will be late again this summer

A year after a monthslong delay in property tax bills left some Cook County school districts and other local governments scrambling to meet their obligations, county leaders announced Tuesday they’ll be late again this summer.

Four members of the “Broadview Six”: Brian Straw, from left, Kat Abughazaleh, Andre Martin and Michael Rabbitt.

Transcripts detail grand jurors’ doubts about Broadview Six case

Grand jury documents released in a highly unusual move Tuesday show that some of the grand jurors that heard the case against the “Broadview Six“ defendants had doubts about prosecutors’ evidence.

U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros

Former federal prosecutors lambaste U.S. attorney, warn of political interference

Over 100 former top federal prosecutors warned of leadership failures and political interference seeping into the prestigious Chicago-based U.S. attorney’s office under its latest chief

More than 1,100 single- and multifamily housing units will be built in Mundelein over the next decade, a consultant projected this week.

High demand will lead to more home construction in Mundelein, expert predicts

More than 1,100 single- and multifamily housing units will be built in Mundelein over the next decade, an industry expert is projecting.

A woman walks past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday.

US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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