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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

2 children killed in apartment fire | VIDEO
Two young children died Tuesday in a fire on Chicago's Far South Side -- despite their pregnant mother's efforts to save them.

Illinois high court allows cameras in courts
The Illinois Supreme Court has approved a pilot program to allow cameras in trial courts for the first time.

Kirk in ICU after stroke, skull surgery | VIDEO
Doctors have given Sen. Mark Kirk a mixed prognosis after surgery for a stroke.

Judge to rule Tuesday afternoon on Cellini retrial
A federal judge in Chicago is ready to rule on whether to redo what was supposed to be the last trial directly related to a decade-long investigation of impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

YouTube beating suspects appear in court | VIDEO
Six teenagers are scheduled to appear in juvenile court Tuesday in connection with the videotaped beating of a 17-year-old high school student.

Man allegedly shoots, kills girlfriend, flees
Chicago police are looking for the person who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend overnight.