Woman hit, killed by SUV in Lindenhurst
A 61-year-old woman was fatally struck by an SUV Sunday afternoon while crossing the street in north suburban Lindenhurst.
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Man charged with killing woman whose body was found near Goose Island
Lamont Smith, 52, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 54-year-old Kimberly Duncan.
Former Toys R Us workers to get $20M in hardship fund
KKR and Bain Capital announced Tuesday the creation of the fund aimed at helping the 30,000 workers affected by the store closures.
Walgreens, Humana discussing cross investments: WSJ
Drugstore operator Walgreens and health insurer Humana are in early talks over taking ownership stakes in each other, The Wall Street Journal says.
Woman claims Michael Avenatti dragged her by arm across floor
A Los Angeles judge granted Mareli Miniutti a restraining order against Avenatti on Monday.
El Chapo trial witness: Ex-Mexico security chief was bribed
Former cartel member Jesus Zambada testified Tuesday that in the mid-2000s he gave $6 million in drug money to the security chief.
2 men shot, 1 fatally, in Lansing: police
Officers were dispatched at 4:12 a.m. for reports of gunfire near Thornton-Lansing Road and Chappel Avenue, Lansing police said in a statement.
Nothing to give thanks for this Thanksgiving? A cynic’s guide to gratitude
Sure, we’re in the grip of a would-be tyrant, the most flawed, toxic buffoon to ever occupy the Oval Office. But our institutions are still strong.
Ex-MSU president charged with lying to police about Larry Nassar
If convicted, former Michigan State University President Lou Anna faces up to four years in prison.
Don’t eat romaine lettuce, FDA says
U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states.
Man stabbed to death in Waukegan home, wife arrested: police
A woman was in police custody Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing her husband to death in their north suburban Waukegan home.
Slain Mercy Hospital doctor called 911 before ex-fiance killed her
Officers arrived at Mercy Hospital about a minute after Dr. Tamara O’Neal called 911. By then, she already had been shot.
Hero cop married less than a year before he was slain at Mercy Hospital
A relative of the slain officer said he and his wife had been raising three children and added: “We’re all hurting because he left us.”
Audit points to deceptive practices by student loan company Navient
An Education Department audit found the company might have pushed thousands of borrowers into higher-cost repayment plans.
Trump grants poultry pardons to turkeys Peas and Carrots
The pardons mean two turkeys — a 39-pound bird named Peas and a 41-pounder named Carrots — will live the rest of their lives at a Virginia farm.
