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IL ties to priest sex abuse report | 'Possible shots fired' at school | 'Flower Guy' fundraiser | Therapy dog at trial | Contreras surprise.

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Watch Puppy Casting Call For NBC's Chicago Shows (VIDEO)

'Chicago P.D.,' 'Chicago Fire' and 'Chicago Med' held a casting call for a new four-legged team member.

Priests With Illinois Ties Part Of PA Child Sex Abuse Report: AG

At least 7 priests with Illinois connections have been identified in the Pennsylvania grand jury report, Attorney General Lisa Madigan says.

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Report Of 'Possible Shots Fired' Investigated Near Batavia HS

Batavia High School was placed on a temporary lockdown as police investigated the report.

GoFundMe Campaign Set Up To Help 'The Flower Guy'

A recent resident of Evergreen Park has begun an effort to raise money to help "The Flower Guy" take the rest of the year off.

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Therapy Dog Allowed To Appear At Sex Abuse Trial

The dog for a girl, who was younger than 13 when she was sexually abused, will appear in court on Friday.

Cubs' Willson Contreras Surprises Franklin Park Student

The catcher visited a west suburban school for students with special needs.

Geneva Man Convicted Of Murdering Wife To Get New Trial

Shadwick King will get a new trial. He was convicted in 2015 of murdering his wife, Kathleen King, and leaving her body on the railroad tracks.

Great Joliet Prison Break-In Bash Has Unique Alcoholic Drink

The huge party behind the limestone at the Old Joliet Prison is Saturday night.

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