'Our City Will Never Be Whole Again:' Aurora Chief | PatchPM

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'Our City Will Never Be Whole Again:' Aurora Chief After Shooting

"When I looked into the faces of the victims' family members yesterday, I felt the pain of their profound losses. I told them our officers tried to save their loved ones. I know they know that, but I also know it's not good enough. It wouldn't be for me either," Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman wrote.

Puppy Stolen In Naperville Found By Los Angeles Cops

The puppy was found on the other side of the country nearly two months after being stolen.

Sheriff Announces New Revoked FOID Protocol After Shooting

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain says a new database will help local authorities better track down those with revoked Firearm Owner ID cards.

Pritzker Signs Bill Hiking IL Minimum Wage To $15

Minimum wage across Illinois will be raised to $15 an hour by 2025.

Man Dies After Being Hit In Head By SUV Mirror: Police

The victim was standing along a curb when an SUV's side mirror hit his head.

More Arrests For Trespassing At Old Joliet Prison

They thought they wouldn't get caught, but they were wrong, according to police.

Search Continues For Missing Evergreen Park Boy, 14

Zechariah Anderson, 14, was last seen Feb. 7 in Evergreen Park. Police asking for the public's help in locating him.

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• Funerals Begin For Aurora Victims
• State Police Investigate Why Aurora Shooter Had Gun
• Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Child
• Man Tried To Disarm Officer: Police
• Man Tasered After Attack On Girlfriend: Police
• Joliet's Most-Arrested Man
• Cashier Beaten After Clinging To Shoplifter's Car: Cops
• 5th Grader Wins Geography Bee
• Woman Faking Pregnancy Robs Bank: FBI
• Illinois Sues Trump Over Emergency Wall Declaration

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