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SOUTH ELGIN A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff Sunday afternoon.

SKOKIE A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday night after colliding with a vehicle in north suburban Skokie, authorities said. The backstory:

A suburban Chicago man accused of driving under the influence for the sixth time appeared in court Wednesday on a felony DUI charge after authorities said he was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in Addison.

CHICAGO A Chicago alderman said an explosive device detonated outside his home early Saturday, prompting a police investigation. What we know:

CHICAGO A mural honoring three fallen Chicago police officers on the city's Southwest Side was defaced with graffiti Monday, prompting authorities to seek information about those responsible.

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CHICAGO The Obama Foundation has assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians and entertainers for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.

CHICAGO A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week , according to Chicago Police.

An 18-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Grant Park, authorities said.

DIXON A home explosion in northern Illinois has forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.