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Chain Closes IL Locations, Store Closes Due To Crash: IL Business News
Plus: Money missing from safe, popular eatery branches out, business owner battles back from construction lull.
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Plus: Money missing from safe, popular eatery branches out, business owner battles back from construction lull.
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Two campuses were closed Thursday as the suspect remained barricaded in a home near the university.
Chilling new details in 'execution style' CTA slayings | Horse dies after hit-and-run | CTA worker shot
Plus: Office Depot closing, Bakers Square demolished, more.
Kindergartners stranded | Beloved corrections officer dies | Meth use could cost prosecutor his law license | K9 tracks accused DUI driver
Scooter 'tragedy is coming' | K9 tracks intoxicated driver: cops | NASCAR returns to Chicago
$9.2M lotto win | Package scam | Stolen Corvette
Harlem Avenue and 70th Street have reopened after a 5-vehicle crash involving a semi and diesel leak Tuesday, Bridgevew Police said.
The school said it expects to resume its normal schedule Wednesday.
Heat wave, clothing thieves steal thousands, carjackers target victim at ATM, accused identity thief hides near hot tub.
Plus: Brewery anniversary, spooky stores open, outdoor outfitter coming.
Mall shooter feared for life, lawyer says | Accused killer, girlfriend nabbed in manhunt | Kids hurt, mom charged with DUI | Fatal jump
Suburban teen fatally shot by police | 2 kilos of cocaine sent by mail | Mom gives birth at stoplight
Oprah Winfrey also returned to Chicago, alongside speakers Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Pete Buttigieg.
Speakers on night two of the Democratic National Convention included the Obamas and Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff.
Vice President Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance, alongside speakers including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Motorists were also reporting that I-55 was at a standstill as police said state officials were en route to the scene.
The fast-food chain is proposing to tear down the existing building and parking lot and build a new restaurant — its second in Joliet.