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Century-Old Hemingway Love Letters Uncovered in Massachusetts, Addressed to Oak Park Woman

Letters from Earnest Hemingway to an Oak Park woman who might have been his first love show a softer side of the larger-than-life author.

Hinsdale Murder: Mom Slain In Her Home

Andrea Urban, a 50-year-old Hinsdale resident, was found murdered in her home on May 4.

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Ex-Bears QB Jay Cutler Signs Fox Sports TV Deal

But the NFL veteran's move to the broadcast booth doesn't mean he's retired from playing.

Chicago's Top Cop Could Get New Kidney From Son: Report

Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson's 25-year-old son is the leading donor, and surgey could be in June, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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Cattle Missing in Frankfort

Police Department conduct a steer-hunt for herd of cattle that went missing from Timber's Edge subdivision.

Kane Co. Coroner Warns of New Opioid Mix, 'Gray Death'

The heroin derivative is so strong that simply touching the powder puts users and first responders at risk, coroner Robert Russell said.

Free Comic Book Day 2017: 5 Comics For People Who Don't Read Comics

Fifty free titles will be offered this year at comic shops and libraries. But where do you start if you don't like superheroes?

Carol Stream Mayor Wins $12,700 in Illinois Lottery

Mayor Frank Saverino won $2,700 on a Pick Four ticket and $10,000 on a scratch-off ticket.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,' 'Chuck' And More

Liev Schreiber is New Jersey-born boxer Chuck Wepner, and Elle Fanning is a transgender teen. Find out what to see and what to skip.

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