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Crime and Public Safety

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Police: Pursuit ends with crash into Portage house

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Gary man dies after being hit by train Saturday

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After-prom party shooting victim identified as 17-year-old from Michigan City

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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River

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IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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