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Trump Criticizes Top Cop, Says Afghanistan Is Safer Than Chicago

Protesters and counter-protesters briefly clashed as the president came to Chicago for the first time since his election.

Dentist Offers Cash for Halloween Candy

The candy will be used as part of Operation Gratitude, which sends care packages to military members.

Four Dogs Saved From House Fire: Fire District

The fire broke out in a two-story multi-family building.

College Closed Monday After 2 Threatening Graffiti Incidents

Classes were canceled, but school officials say they do not believe the incidents constitute a credible threat.

Body Camera Video Shows Police Handcuffing 8-Year-Old Boy After Raiding Wrong Home

The police department initially denied the family’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the video.

Criminal HIV Transmission Charge In Sexual Abuse Of Teen: Sheriff

Police said the man, 29, was aware he had HIV and knowingly transmitted it to a 15-year-old he met on a dating app.

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• CPS Classes Canceled For Eighth Day, Making 2019 Teachers' Strike Longest Since 1987
• Craigslist Sex Ad Leads To Arrest: Cops
• Here Are Joliet's Non-Compliant Sex Offenders
• Longtime Fire Chief Retiring
• Guilty Plea: Man Left Woman On Frontage Road To Die
• Apartment Fire Kills 2 Dogs
• Son To Join Retiring Firefighter To Work Final Shift
• Lush Cosmetics To Open In Naperville
• 1 Dead In Sunday Night Shooting

Across America

• Man Opens Fire In Walmart Before Killing Self: Police
• Gender-Reveal Party Explosion Kills Iowa Woman

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