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Commercial Grade Explosives Found During Search Of Home

Police were tipped off to the explosives on Thursday.

Gun Goes In Des Plaines River, 43 Criminal Charges Filed

The traffic snarl on I-80 was caused by this pair of defendants, Joliet Police reports show.

AJ's Case Solved, Sema'j's Unsolved 2 Years Later: Ferak Column

Opinion: A look into the disappearance and death of baby Sema'j Crosby, two years later.

Pregnant Mom, 4 Kids Found Safe: Police

A news crew broadcasting live from the scene spotted the missing mother, kids and family dog and called 911.

Man Gets Probation, Short Jail Stint For Coworker's Meat Knife Death

He was working with a knife at a meat-cutting station in a business when "horseplay ensued," prosecutors said.

Wear Blue for AJ: Funds Pour In For Boy's Funeral

The community is remembering Andrew "AJ" Freund days after his body was found in a shallow grave near Woodstock.

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• School Band To Strike It Up At Disney
• Girl, 12, Forced Into Van, Escapes
• Protesters Back At Animal Welfare League
• Parolee Arrested 12th Time For Retail Theft
• Teen Gets Perfect ACT Score
• 'AJ Belonged To All Of Us': Answers Sought After Boy's Death
• Man On Parole For Murder Guilty Of Strangling Ex

Across America

• Trump Tells NRA He's Withdrawing From Arms Trade Treaty
• At Least 4 Dogs Dead In WI After Eating Poisoned Meat: Authorities

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