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Gary Heitman faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property, battery and disorderly conduct.
Gary Heitman faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property, battery and disorderly conduct. (Will County Sheriff's Office)

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Man Runs Over Child's Bike, Threatens To Kill: Petition

A 65-year-old man faces charges and an order of protection after a mother says he chased her child in a pickup truck, followed the child to a friend's house and said, "If I ever see you again, I will [expletive] kill you."

Suspects In Marlen Ochoa Murder Case To Appear In Court; Judge Could Rule On Gag Order

Clarisa Figueroa, 46, and her daughter Desiree, 25, pleaded not guilty in June to charges of murder, kidnapping and dismembering a body after allegedly murdering expectant mother Marlen Ochoa Lopez and removing her son from her womb.

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Thieves Hit 2 Liquor Stores, Get Caught On Camera [VIDEO]

A man and woman were caught on camera casually strolling out of two liquor stores with their arms full of stolen liquor.

Target: New Joliet Distribution Center Hiring 200 Employees

The Joliet distribution center will send supplies like fixtures, shelving and in-store marketing materials to Target stores nationwide.

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14-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted On Way To School: Cops

The girl was walking to school when she was pulled into an alley and sexually assaulted, police said.

Cunningham's Ex-Boyfriend Wants 'Role' In Their Baby Girl's Life

The man was not present at a brief Monday court hearing in McHenry County regarding the baby's care, according to news reports. JoAnn Cunningham remains jail on charges she and her ex murdered their 5-year-old son.

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