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Kyle Beach says Blackhawks called his sexual assault accusation ‘meritless’

Kyle Beach identified himself as John Doe after an investigation found the Chicago Blackhawks both ignored and denied sexual assault allegations. WATCH the ABC News…

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Former NHL player speaks about alleged sexual assault l GMA

Kyle Beach is suing the Chicago Blackhawks after an independent report found the hockey team’s brass mishandled his sexual assault allegations against a former coach…

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The costly effects of climate change on Chicago

ABC News’ Alex Perez reports on how climate change is taking a toll on the Windy City, and what steps Chicago is taking to protect…

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Jussie Smollett trial

The former ‘Empire’ actor testified in his own defense, denying he staged a racist anti-gay attack against himself. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the details….

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Priest leads 1st mass after surviving plane crash

Father Esequiel Sanchez was joined at his Illinois church by seven other survivors of the Aeromexico flight crash in which all passengers and crew survived….

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Mom fights back after a neighbor calls cops over child walking dog alone

Corey Widen was contacted by authorities earlier this month after she let her 8-year-old daughter walk their dog by herself in their Chicago neighborhood. source

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Chicago officer takes stand in own defense of fatally shooting 17-year-old

Jason Van Dyke claimed he shot Laquan McDonald 16 times because he lunged at him and tried to get up after he initially was shot….

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Urgent search for missing postal worker gone without a trace

Kierra Coles, 26, was last seen more than two weeks ago leaving her apartment in her Chicago neighborhood and dressed in her work uniform. WATCH…

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Missing pregnant postal worker likely victim of foul play: Authorities

Kierra Coles’ family, who found her cellphone and purse in her parked car on a Chicago street, are desperate for answers. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…

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Community demands answers after officer-involved shooting

Illinois state police are investigating the death of security guard Jemel Roberson, who allegedly was trying to apprehend a subject when an officer opened fire…

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From Michelle Obama’s humble Chicago upbringing to the White House: Part 1

Ahead of her memoir, “Becoming,” the former first lady takes ABC News’ Robin Roberts back to the Chicago neighborhood where she learned the value of…

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Family files lawsuit after bar security guard fatally shot by police

Police said in a statement that security guard Jemel Roberson was trying to stop an active shooter at the night club. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…

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3 dead including police officer after shooting at hospital in Chicago

Doctors and nurses were evacuated from Mercy Hospital as police reported multiple victims. source

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Packers superfan fights to wear his gear in Chicago’s Soldier Field

The Bears told Russel Beckman that if he wants to go to pre-game warm-ups he has to lose his Packers gear. source

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2 Chicago officers fatally struck by train while pursuing suspect

Authorities said the police officers both were young fathers and had been on the force for less than three years. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…

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Major flight cancellations amid deep freeze

The record cold is wreaking havoc on air travel as airlines race to de-ice planes and many more flight cancellations are still to come. WATCH…

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Arctic temps in Minnesota among coldest in the country

ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reports from Minneapolis where the temperature without wind chill could get as low as negative 30 degrees. WATCH FULL EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america…

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Cell phone video shows police using stun gun on Chicago teen

Officers were called to the school after the 16-year-old was asked to leave class for having her cell phone out. source

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Jussie Smolett breaks his silence after he was assaulted in Chicago

The “Empire” star assured fans he is OK after he was attacked by two men who shouted homophobic and racial slurs. source

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5 killed when small plane crashes into California home

Four relatives were killed inside a house as they attended a Super Bowl party; the pilot was a retired Chicago police officer. source

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