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AJ Freund's Mother Gives Birth In Jail

JoAnn Cunningham, 36, recently gave birth to a baby girl, but the paternity test results of two men could determine who ultimately gets custody of the new born.

Off-Duty Chicago Cop Charged With Reckless Homicide, DUI In Restaurant Crash

An off-duty cop was drunk when he crashed into a restaurant, killing a woman dining inside, police say.

Missing Man Was Headed To IIT

A 28-year-old man has been missing since he left his home, headed to the Illinois Institute of Technology's school of optometry on Sunday.

Cops: Let Us Handle Lovesick Snapping Turtles

Police urge residents to call if they spot a turtle in the road — and let cops deal with it, as the animals are only "lookin' for love."

Family Offers $10K Reward For Info On 1972 Murder

Joan Iwema was shot to death in her home in unincorporated Downers Grove in 1972. Her family is still looking for answers.

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