Burbank police responded to a reported threat Wednesday morning at Liberty Junior High School but determined it was unfounded.
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Oak Lawn woman found dead in home
A 76-year-old Oak Lawn woman was found dead in her home Sunday afternoon after police conducted a well-being check.
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Gofundme started for Bridgeview hit-and-run victim
A gofundme campaign has been started for the Chicago man killed early Sunday when he was hit by a car while crossing Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview.
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Man dies in Bridgeview hit-and-run
A Chicago man was struck and killed early Sunday as he was crossing the 7100 block of Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, police said.
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Comings & Goings: Zemsky’s to close Chicago and Evergreen Park stores
Zemsky’s announced last week that it has begun inventory liquidation sales at both locations, at 4181 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago and Evergreen Park Plaza.
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Orland Park robbery suspect caught after multi-agency pursuit
A robbery suspect from Orland Park was captured last week by Chicago police after he crashed his car on the South Side and tried to flee on foot.
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Hernandez, Murphy win Cook County Board nominations
Miranda Hernandez and Patricia “Trish” Murphy won their primary races for Cook County Board seats in the 6th and 16th districts.
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Casten faces Ruzevich in 6th District Democratic primary
Incumbent 6th District Congressman Sean Casten has another primary opponent on his hands in Joey Ruzevich.
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Hynes challenges Kaegi for Cook County Assessor
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes is challenging two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Voters face host of races in March 17 primary
Illinois voters are already early voting in state, county and local races in the March 17 primary election.