2 Rape Charges, 1 Day in Jail for Illinois Frat Boy: Patch PM

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2 Rape Charges, 1 Day in Jail for Frat Boy from Illinois

Plea deal ends in one year of probation for Downers Grove man and former Indiana University student accused of forcing himself on two women. Once charged with 2 felony counts of rape, a judge ultimately reduced his felony plea deal to a misdemeanor and one year of probation.

Dog Left in Hot Car So Woman Could Go Shopping: Cops

The woman took 25 minutes to get to her car after being paged in the store.

Tossing Lit Cigarette Into Dry Grass Not Best Way for Dad to Show Daughter Dangers of Fire

The Highland Park father was trying to teach his kid a lesson about open flames, Wilmette police say.

Employee Accused of Recording 15-Year-Old Girl in Changing Room of Sporting Goods Store: Cops

The teen saw a cell phone camera under the fitting room door as she tried on clothes at Dick's Sporting Goods in Arlington Heights.

Mom, Dad, 3 Kids Killed as Chicago-to-L.A. Amtrak Train Hits Minivan

A 4-year-old girl survived the crash in Colorado.

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• 'But Wait, There’s More!' Exhibit Showcases Ronco's Kitschy Kitchen Gadgets
• Funds Raised to Help Pizza Maker Hit by Train Sunday Night
• VIDEO Wow! House: California Ranch Estate in North Barrington
• Costco Customers Blast Credit Card Switch

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