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Coyotes Kill Pit Bull, Attack 2 Other Dogs In Owner's Back Yard

Multiple coyotes are believed to have taken on a pair of pit bulls and a bulldog in a fenced-in backyard Wednesday afternoon.

Detained Teen Runs Out Of Police Station, Steals Car, Gets Caught

A 16-year-old boy fled the Riverwoods police station and stole a nearby parked car before he was taken into custody again.

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself At Outback Steakhouse: Police

The man was carrying the gun in his pants when it accidentally discharged, hitting his leg, police said.

IL Gun Dealer Licensing Laws Now Among Strictest In Nation

New firearm dealer licenses may not make states safer, according to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Community Rallies To 'Find Hope And Healing' After Kennel Fire

"Our hope is that we can find hope and healing together," DuPage County Animal Services said in the wake of the tragedy.

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