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PLUS: Dog's 5,200-mile reunion | Child porn blackmail | Couple survives 'copter crash | Parking meter art | Holdup suspect in clown mask.

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Former Teacher Raped Student, Uploaded It To Internet: Prosecutor

The former Loyola Academy, North Shore Academy and Stevenson High School teacher and coach faces sexual assault and child porn charges.

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Homeless Dog Flies 5,200 Miles To Reunite With Army Major

Nobody wanted Pete, except for Major Dan Johnson. Watch the reunion.

Niles Man Accused Of 3-Year Child Porn Blackmail Scheme

From age 13 to 16, he terrorized a girl on a "near-daily basis," threatening to publicly release explicit images of her, prosecutors said.

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Joliet Couple Survives Hawaii Helicopter Crash

The two were celebrating their engagement during a vacation to Hawaii when disaster struck.

Lincoln Square Parking Meters Turned Into Art

You'll now see a very familiar face on old neighborhood parking meters.

Armed Person In Clown Mask Holds Up South Loop Doughnut Shop

No one was hurt in the incident, which happened early Thursday.

Naperville Council Member Gets Obscene Phone Threat: Report

Patty Gustin is hoping the incident won't make women afraid to run for office.

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