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Man Throws Wife's Dogs From Balcony, Killing One: Police

A 17-year-old Chihuahua died and a 14-year-old dog remains missing after the incident, in which police say the man told his wife, "You love those dogs more than you love me."

Rare Puppy Swiped From Petland In Naperville: Police

Police say a young woman grabbed the puppy and walked out of the store.

Organizers Cancel Chicago Women's March 2019

The cancellation comes amid accusations of antisemitism against organizers.

CPD Seized More Than 9,600 Illegal Guns In 2018

Officers have been taking more than one illegal gun off the street every hour, CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.

Man Charged In Little Caesar's Armed Robbery Only Gets Pizza, No Cash: Cops

He's accused of stealing $18 worth of pizza at knife point.

IL Democrat Wants To Keep Paul Ryan Out Of Congressional Gym During Shutdown

As the shutdown dragged into its fifth day, a suburban Democrat wants to keep the soon-to-retire House Speaker and others out of the congressional gym and sauna.

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• Celebrate NYE At Brookfield Zoo
• Navy Recruits Get Christmas Meal, Break From Boot Camp
• Cops Find Nearly $65K In Igloo Cooler
• Mercedes Used In Murder-Suicide Could Be Seized
• Bank Robbed On Christmas Eve

Across America

• Trump, First Lady Make Unannounced Christmas Visit To Iraq
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