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Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In 1st Cook County Case In Over 61 Years
The dog, who had been vaccinated earlier this year, is also the first to test for the viral disease in Illinois since 1994.

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The dog, who had been vaccinated earlier this year, is also the first to test for the viral disease in Illinois since 1994.

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The fire was put out, and Martinez was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said. He was then taken into police custody.