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The police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, was arrested in Ohio on Friday, his family confirmed.

Earl Mayo was arrested at 6:03 p.m. and booked into the Clark County, Ohio, Jail at 6:57 p.m., reported WDTN, the NBC affiliate in Day...

Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois’ largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months.

The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out, saying, “It’s Opening Day at Raging Waves!! Don’t let gray skies keep you away, the sun will be shining today!”

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Chicago police are continuing to investigate after a massive teen gathering on the Near West Side ended with more than a dozen arrests Sunday.

Those arrests came during an event that also saw five Chicago police officers struck by a sedan amid the chaotic scene, with all five of those officers hospitalized in fair condition according to a police spokesman.

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Chicago police are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was shot and killed inside of a Pullman residence on Sunday afternoon.

According to authorities, the boy was shot in the head inside of a residence. The toddler was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say it is believed the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, but an investiga...

The Northwestern Wildcats finished as the runners-up in women’s lacrosse the last two seasons, but they’re finally back atop the mountain after winning a national title Sunday.

The Wildcats, who lost to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the title game last season, got their vengeance on the shores of Lake Michigan on Sunday, capturing the title at their home field in ...