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Girl, 2, Accidentally Shot; Teen Faces Charges: Authorities

Police who responded to a report of a child injured by a firework found the toddler with a gunshot wound. The boyfriend of her aunt, who was babysitting her, has been charged.>>>Read More.

Child Found Unresponsive In Backyard Swimming Pool: Police

A young child was found unresponsive in a backyard in-ground swimming pool Sunday.>>Read More.

Hit-And-Run Driver Fatally Strikes School Board Member Riding Bike

Officials said the driver had left the scene before police or fire crews arrived, leaving the cyclist, later identified as Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board member Maureen Wener, severely injured.>>Read More.

Armed Felon Jumps Out 2nd Floor Window, Flees Police: Authorities

He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a dog bite after being apprehended by K-9 Dax, and an injury suffered when he jumped out the window, police said>>Read More.

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