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• Expert: Victim's gun fired fatal bullet

  01-03-2016 23:55
  
  Several forensic scientists testified Tuesday in the murder trial of a Center Township man about evidence found at the scene, including that the gun used to kill his wife was her own. Melissa Oberg, who works with the Indiana State Police laboratory in Indianapolis, told the jury that the .40 caliber...
  
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• Woman robs Near North Side bank

  01-03-2016 23:51
  
  Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who robbed a Streeterville bank Tuesday morning. The woman walked into a branch of BMO Harris, 352 E. Illinois St., about 9:10 a.m., according to the FBI’s BanditTrackerChicago website. The woman made a threatening demand for money to a...
  
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• Healthy Cooking Series Based by Age at the Macon County U of I Extension Office

  01-03-2016 23:51
  
  MACON COUNTY – There’s a new cooking series to help you get and stay healthy through the U of I Extension office.
  
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• At opening of Joliet murder trial, witnesses describe bloody scene

  01-03-2016 23:49
  
  Witnesses and Joliet police testified in court Tuesday about walking in on a bloody scene in an apartment building laundry room where a Joliet woman had been stabbed to death in 2014.The testimony came during the first day of the trial in Will County court of Drumaine McKinley, who is charged with...
  
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• Support for Park Ridge treehouse led to fistfight, neighbors say

  01-03-2016 23:42
  
  A Park Ridge couple say their support for a neighbor's controversial backyard treehouse led to a fistfight — and criminal charges — last week. Tony Mendoza, 43, who lives on the 900 block of North Western Avenue, admits getting into a physical confrontation with one of his neighbors on the morning...
  
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• Chicago police officer faces sentencing in beating caught on camera

  01-03-2016 23:34
  
  Chicago police Officer Aldo Brown shouldn't spend a single day behind bars for the 2012 recorded beating of a suspect at a South Side convenience store, his lawyer says. Instead, the veteran tactical officer should be commended for a career patrolling an area of the South Shore neighborhood so...
  
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• Madeleine Albright Appears in Duckworth Campaign Ad, Slams Kirk

  01-03-2016 23:19 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright praised Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s plan to welcome Syrian refugees to America in a campaign ad released Monday before slamming Sen. Mark Kirk for his stance on the...Photo Credit: FILE - Getty Images
  
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• Janoris Jenkins Could Wind Up on Bears' Radar

  01-03-2016 23:13 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Los Angeles Rams look ready to allow cornerback Janoris Jenkins to become a free agent this offseason, and that is great news for a Chicago Bears squad eager to upgrade at the position.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Snow slows, but windy conditions snarl afternoon commute

  01-03-2016 22:56
  
  Snow fell throughout the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, with heavier snow moving east of Chicago into northwest Indiana midafternoon, as gusty winds and some icy roads made for hazardous driving. The heaviest snowfall came north of the city, with 5.3 inches falling in Beach Park in Lake County,...
  
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• Prison records at issue in case of man charged with '85 murder of teen girl

  01-03-2016 22:44
  
  A judge said Tuesday he will inspect the prison records of a man accused in the 1985 slaying of a teenage girl near Glen Ellyn to decide how much information should be turned over to DuPage County prosecutors. Prosecutors want to inspect Illinois Department of Corrections records of Michael R....
  
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• Water taxi season set to launch

  01-03-2016 22:43
  
  Those who prefer to take a more scenic route around the city will soon be able to hop back onto a water taxi.March marks the start of the water taxi season in Chicago. One company is looking to return to the Chicago Riverwalk, while another is temporarily losing its Michigan Avenue stop because...
  
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• Quenneville: Hossa "Close" to Returning for Blackhawks

  01-03-2016 22:21 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa won't play on the team's upcoming road trip, but head coach Joel Quenneville has some good news about his forward's injury status Tuesday.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Would Mario Williams be a Fit for Bears' Needs?

  01-03-2016 22:17 via nbcchicago.com
  
  On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills cut defensive end Mario Williams, but could the free agent find a new home with the Chicago Bears?Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Foxx Fined After Violating Campaign Finance Law

  01-03-2016 22:01 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Kim Foxx was fined nearly $20,000 Monday by the Illinois State Board of Elections after missing a variety of deadlines for filing campaign disclosure forms and failing...
  
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• Cruz can remain on Illinois ballot, judge rules

  01-03-2016 21:53
  
  A Cook County judge on Tuesday threw out a petition seeking to knock Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz off the Illinois ballot because the Texas senator wasn't born in the United States. Lawrence J. Joyce, of far northwest suburban Poplar Grove, petitioned the Illinois State Board of Elections...
  
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• Shootings finally close The Shrine nightclub

  01-03-2016 21:50
  
  When the City Council enacted a summary closure ordinance in June 2015, it seemed tailor-made for a nightclub like The Shrine. A string of shootings outside the nightclub over the course of a year had created a dangerous situation for The Shrine's neighbors in the South Loop. But it wasn't until...
  
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• Golden Retriever Puppy Gets Braces

  01-03-2016 21:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The 6-month-old golden retriever showed off his "metal mouth" in photos posted Feb. 26 on the Facebook page of Michigan's Harborfront Hospital for Animals.Photo Credit: Harborfront Hospital for Animals
  
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• Oprah Winfrey auctioning clothes from Harpo Studios on eBay

  01-03-2016 21:27
  
  Oprah Winfrey's fans can shop items from the closet of her longtime West Loop talk show on eBay. The auctions, which began Tuesday, feature more than 200 items of clothing, shoes and accessories worn by Winfrey on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine and on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which aired from...
  
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• Indiana Senate approves police video bill

  01-03-2016 21:26
  
  Indiana law enforcement would be forced to publicly release body-camera video if the recordings might show officers using excessive force or violating someone's civil rights under a measure approved by the state Senate. The measure by Republican Hartford City Rep. Kevin Mahan was approved on a...
  
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• Erin Andrews says she'll never get over the emotional fallout from nude videos

  01-03-2016 21:22
  
  Sportscaster and TV host Erin Andrews testified Tuesday that her career has thrived since a stalker took nude videos of her and posted them on the Internet, but she doesn't think she'll ever get over the emotional fallout. Andrews has been on the witness stand for two days, often giving tearful...
  
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• 2 Planes Slide on Runways at O'Hare Airport

  01-03-2016 21:06 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Two planes slid on runways at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Tuesday, officials said.Photo Credit: Network Video Productions
  
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• No injuries when private jet slides off O'Hare runway

  01-03-2016 20:59
  
  No one was injured when a private jet slid off the end of a runway at O'Hare International Airport early Tuesday afternoon, officials said. A few minutes later, an American Airlines plane asked to be towed after sliding on a taxiway, officials said. The private jet, an Embraer Phenom E55P, landed...
  
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• Illinois Temperature Higher Than Normal In February

  01-03-2016 20:59
  
  CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois temperature for February was higher than normal. The temperature was 33.2 degrees, 2.3 degrees above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
  
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• Chicago court considers Ted Cruz ballot eligibility

  01-03-2016 20:48
  
  Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's eligibility for the March 15 primary ballot in Illinois is under consideration in a Chicago courtroom. The hearing Tuesday afternoon is to consider a lawsuit filed by pharmacist and lawyer Lawrence Joyce in Cook County Circuit Court. He claims Cruz isn't...
  
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• 911 Texts

  01-03-2016 20:37
  
  CHAMPAIGN- Now texting 911 will be the new option for residents in Champaign. A valuable resource for the hard of hearing and also vital in certain emergency circumstances when calling is not realistic. METCAD is the dispatch service in Champaign County and now they will have the ability to handle emergency SMS text messages to 9-1-1 in Champaign County. Tuesday night on WAND news we will hear from the coordinator of this program on how this will benefit many residents in the ...
  
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• More Hearings Wanted On Illinois Pension Debt

  01-03-2016 20:33
  
  SPRINGFIELD--- Illinois lawmakers want to hold additional hearings to discuss how to proceed with a pair of similar bills aiming to deal with the state's pension debt.    The state House Personnel and Pensions Committee held its first meeting Monday on the two proposals.
  
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• Deloitte adds muscle in higher ed tech consulting

  01-03-2016 20:00
  The consulting arm of the New York professional services firm has acquired Higher Technology Solutions in Bartlett, which helps colleges implement and upgrade information systems.
  
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• Legislature: Rauner’s revenue forecast way off base

  01-03-2016 19:30
  What Illinois takes in will grow by only $200 million this year, says a bipartisan commission—not thegovernor's $925 million figure.
  
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• Millikin Celebrating Women's History Month

  01-03-2016 19:02
  
  DECATUR – Millikin University will host a number of events during March to celebrate Women's History Month. Women's History Month traces its beginning to the first International Women's Day in 1911. Congress passed a resolution recognizing Women's History Week in 1981, which was extended to an entire month in 1987 to recognize the diverse and historic accomplishments of women that have shaped events throughout history.
  
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• Judge tosses citizenship challenge against Ted Cruz in Illinois

  01-03-2016 19:00
  Cook County judge points to technicality in denying claims of suburban attorney that the Texas senator is ineligible to run for president.
  
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• Cubs Name 2016 Opening Day Starter

  01-03-2016 18:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Cubs announced their 2016 Opening Day starter on Tuesday morning, and if you paid any attention to the team last year, the decision will not surprise you.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Clinton Campaign to Hold Super Tuesday Viewing Party in Chicago

  01-03-2016 18:27 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Hillary Clinton's campaign will host an event Tuesday to track results from the day's eleven decisive primary elections.Photo Credit: NBC
  
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• 'One Last Kiss': Terminally-Ill Singer Joey Feek Says Goodbye

  01-03-2016 18:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Joey Feek said her final goodbyes to her loved ones just before she slipped into a days-long sleep amid her ongoing battle with cancer, her husband said.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Illinois Joins Red Cross Home Fire Campaign

  01-03-2016 18:16
  
  SPRINGFIELD – Seven times a day someone in this country dies in a home fire. Countless others suffer injuries. To combat these tragic statistics, the Red Cross has launched the Home Fire Campaign, a nationwide initiative to reduce the number of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent by the end of 2019.
  
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• APL hosting adoption events throughout March

  01-03-2016 18:16
  
  SPRINGFIELD - Central Illinois citizens who wish to adopt a dog or cat into a loving home will have a chance to do so at one of several adoption events held by the Animal Protective League in March.
  
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• Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois offering free cancer tests

  01-03-2016 18:07
  
  SPRINGFIELD - As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois is distributing free colorectal cancer home test kits during March.
  
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• Ken Griffin unscathed in bad 6 months for Illinois billionaires

  01-03-2016 17:55
  
  Ken Griffin's divorce settlement may have captured the headlines, but it hasn't put a dent in his wealth, which has increased by $1 billion over the last year and by $500 million since September, according to Forbes magazine. Illinois' richest resident is the 157th richest person in the world with...
  
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• Weather spotting class offered to Iroquois County residents

  01-03-2016 17:49
  
  WATSEKA - The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency is inviting citizens to attend a severe weather spotter-training class on March 15.
  
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• Expanded early voting begins in larger Illinois counties

  01-03-2016 17:44
  
  SPRINGFIELD – Early voting has begun in the larger counties for the March 15th Illinois primary. Monday was the first day of expanded early voting for jurisdictions with more than 100,000 people.  
  
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• Chicago Hockey Player Left Paralyzed After Injury During Game

  01-03-2016 17:43 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A Chicago Cougars player is now paralyzed below the shoulders after a freak accident during a game last week.Photo Credit: Team Photos / NBC 5
  
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• Snow Creates Messy Morning Commute

  01-03-2016 17:40 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The first week of March will bring a series of weather systems to the Chicago area, which will make for a messy morning commute Tuesday. NBC 5's Katie Kim reports.
  
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• HSHS St. Mary's hosting AARP driver safety program

  01-03-2016 17:38
  
  DECATUR - HSHS St. Mary's Hospital officials say they are hosting an AARP-sponsored driver safety program on March 1.
  
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• What's at stake on Super Tuesday

  01-03-2016 17:32
  
   661 delegates are at stake Republicans, while 865 are on the line for Democrats. 
  
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• Visit Champaign County accepting nominations for Toast to Tourism awards

  01-03-2016 17:26
  
  CHAMPAIGN COUNTY - Visit Champaign County officials are seeking nominations for the annual Toast to Tourism awards, which will be presented on May 4.
  
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• Workers being laid off, animals shipped out as suburb copes with money woes

  01-03-2016 17:22
  
  Financial difficulties in University Park are forcing village officials to lay off employees in some departments and relocate about 150 animals — including llamas, pythons and an alligator — from the town's recreational farm and petting zoo. "The village is going through budgetary issues," said...
  
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• Golden Retriever Puppy Gets Braces to Correct Tooth Alignment

  01-03-2016 17:15 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The 6-month-old golden retriever showed off his "metal mouth" in photos posted Feb. 26 on the Facebook page of Michigan's Harborfront Hospital for Animals.
  
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• Polar Plunge - Go Jump In A Lake

  01-03-2016 17:00
  
  Decatur – The Law Enforcement Polar Plunge is still accepting people who would like to take a dip in icy Lake Decatur on Saturday, March 5th. 
  
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• Chicago 14th most expensive city worldwide in livability study

  01-03-2016 17:00
  Savills Studley reveals that it costs $44,700 a year for an individual to live and work here; New York is the most expensive in the U.S.
  
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• Text-to-9-1-1 service now available in Champaign County

  01-03-2016 16:57
  
  CHAMPAIGN COUNTY - METCAD 9-1-1 of Champaign County has announced that residents now have a new way to contact authorities during emergencies.
  
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• Exelon's Pepco buyout in trouble again

  01-03-2016 16:47
  The Chicago power company's $6.8 billion buyout of Pepco Holdings, pending for nearly two years, has taken another wrong turn.
  
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