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A police officer and animal warden took a local corn snake to an animal hospital this week.
A police officer and animal warden took a local corn snake to an animal hospital this week. (Evanston PD)

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Snake Survives Washing Machine To Be Reunited With Owner

Penelope the snake had been missing for several days when she was discovered by a homeowner and reunited with her 12-year-old owner after being "bravely and tenderly" rescued by Animal Warden Jason Pounds and Officer Pedro Carrasco.

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Flood Warning Remains For Fox, Des Plaines Rivers

Recreational boating is not being allowed on the Fox River as area river levels are expected to rise.

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New Charges, Not Guilty Pleas For AJ's Parents

More charges have been filed against the parents of 5-year-old AJ Freund relating to his death and allegations of abuse prior to his death.

Music Legend, 92, Performs In Joliet

The show sold out almost immediately.

Final Victim Of Waukegan Explosion Identified, Memorial Planned

AB Specialty Silicones released the name of the fourth employee who died in Friday's explosion at its Sunset Avenue plant.

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