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Online Dating Scam: Suburban Daters Swindled Out Of Thousands

One woman reportedly lost $250,000 and was forced to sell her home.

Public Visitation For AJ is Friday: What You Need to Know

The visitation is Friday for 5-year-old AJ Freund. An honor guard will stand at his casket "(so) someone is protecting him because those who were supposed to didn't."

Man Threatens To Shoot Coworker, Had Gun In Locker: Aurora Police

Police say they found a loaded 9 mm pistol and 27 more rounds of ammo in his work locker.

Riverwalk Still Flooded: Photos

Dramatic photos show flood conditions as a flood warning remains in effect for several counties.

Denny's Restaurant Murder: Person Of Interest Sought In Joliet

Police released photos of a woman seen talking to the victim just before he was fatally shot.

Pregnant Woman Missing Since Last Week

She's the second pregnant woman to vanish in recent months.

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• Adoption, Foster Care Events Scheduled After AJ Freund Tragedy
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