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Police won't release fatal shooting video | Happy ending for abandoned dog | 'Brief tornado' hit suburb

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Man, Woman Claim Gang Forced Them To Commit Bank Fraud

The 42-year-old woman and 57-year-old man blamed the Gangster Disciples for their crimes, saying they were in the "wrong place at the wrong time" and were coerced into committing bank fraud with threats of kidnapping, violence.>>>Read More.

Video Of Surrendering Man Killed By Will Co. Sniper Won't Be Released

Ten months after 65-year-old Gregory Walker was killed by a sheriff's sniper after he was ordered to exit the bank with his hands up, authorities refuse to release video of the shooting.>>Read More.

Happy Ending For 'A Good Boy' As Owner Of Abandoned Dog Comes Forward

Staff at South Suburban Humane Society met "King's" owner, and learned what led to their separation.>>Read More.

Brief Tornado Caused Hit Naperville Monday

The EF-0 tornado was spotted on the north side of Naperville Monday morning.>>>Read More.


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