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Police Officer Recovering from Gunshot to the Head

• The officer confronted a break-in suspect early Saturday in suburban Park Forest. He was airlifted to Christ Hospital for surgery.

Pilot Injured in Wind-Related Plane Crash at Bolingbrook Airport

• The plane was taking off when it was caught by the wind and pulled down, according to police.

Woman Who's Not a Very Good Friend Posted Nude Photos of Her Friend Online: Police

• The 38 year old also sent photos to several people throughout Illinois, including family members of the woman.

Elderly Couple Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

• 76-year-old Mokena man told dispatchers he killed his 72-year-old wife. Police believe he then killed himself.

Small Town's Beloved Wild-But-Friendly Turkey Shot with Arrow

• Who did this to Manhattan's favorite fowl? His fans are angry and want to know.

Harold Ramis' Widow Sued by Film Great's Longtime Attorney

• A Northfield lawyer who represented Harold Ramis for years says his widow owes him thousands.

Staple-Gun Politics: State Rep's Daughter Charged in Bloody Attack on Mom's Challenger

• Jessica Soto and her boyfriend are alleged to have attacked Bob Zwolinski outside his campaign office in Ukrainian Village.

Another National Redhead Festival This Summer

• Redheads near and far to take part in a carrot cake contest and record-breaking ginger photo in June.

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17 Men Cited for Lewd Conduct in Will County Forest Preserves

• The men allegedly propositioned Forest Preserve officers for sexual activity.

Boyfriend Squeezes Girlfriend's Throat Until She Can't Breathe or Speak: Prosecutors

• Tinley Park man has orders of protection from girlfriend and another woman, prosecutors said.

Sexual Predator Jailed For Allegedly Entering School

• The sexual predator was working as a contractor when he went to Taft School in Lockport, the board president said.

South Side Irish Eyes Smiling in the Rain

• Highlights of the 2016 South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade.

Ex-Con Bragged to Cops About All the Fighting He Did in Prison: Police

• The Tinley Park man also claimed he was a mixed martial artist for eight years, said police, who put him down with a few Taser shots.

Chicago Man Found Guilty of Threatening Local Lawmaker

• A jury found Stephen S. Bona guilty following just 1.5 hours of deliberations Thursday.

Judge Orders College of DuPage Foundation to Turn Over Federal Subpoena to Tribune

• The Chicago Tribune reports the ruling Thursday could be precedent-setting.

Music Tutor Accused of Having Sexual Contact with 15-Year Old Student

• Police say they witnessed the contact between a 32-year-old Chicago man and the student in Lake Forest last month.

Cops Seize SUV From Grade School Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student

• The Minooka man lost his Honda CR-V but can try to get it back next week.

'Man Up': GOP Senator Mark Kirk Challenges Senate Leadership to Consider Supreme Court Nominee

• U.S. senator from Illinois says "man up and cast a vote ... through the process the Constitution has already laid out." With: Obama Nominates Lincolnwood Native Merrick Garland to United States Supreme Court

South Side Pastor on Why He Rushed Trump's Stage in Chicago

• Jedidiah Brown says he's received death threats in the days since protesters forced Trump to call off his Chicago rally.

Dennis Hastert's Judge Asks for Independent Health Review

• Hastert suffered a stroke in November 2015 and was treated for sepsis, in addition to having two back surgeries performed.

Man Arrested for Claiming to Have Killed 19 Elementary Students in Lake County: Police

• The false claims lead to the arrest of a Waukegan man this past week, police said.

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• Ex-Gal Pal's Guy Friend Beaten By Mini-Sledgehammer-Wielding New Lenox Man: Cops
• Racist, Homophobic Slurs Found in Northwestern Chapel; 2 Students Charged
• Snow Shovel-Wielding Joliet Man Clubbed Dog Walker: Cops
• Pull Toy: Masturbating Man Shows Off for Woman at Apartment Building: Cops
• Caller Threatens to 'Get Gun and Shoot Everything Up' at Lake County Jail: Police
• Cops Found $661,750 Cash in Burning Car Left on I-55: Complaint
• Sexual Predator Surrenders, Jailed For Allegedly Entering School
• Teen Accused of Stealing Hot Dog Buns, Pushing Naperville Sergeant
• Getaway Driver Helped Friend Shoplift Shorts, Bottled Energy Shots and a Package of Noodles: Cops
• Man Who Exposed Himself to Female Jogger Nabbed After Doing It Again: Cops
• Prosecutors Say Tyshawn Lee's Father Targeted Rival's Girlfriend

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