Cutest Rescue Dog In The World Lives Here: Illinois News

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night:

Illinois Pup Named World's Cutest Rescue Dog

Heaven, who overcame severe anxiety thanks to her loving new owner, was picked over 10,000 other dogs in the People.com contest. >>>Read More.

Fart Pedal Is Perfect Christmas Gift For Crappy Guitar Players

KONKOL COLUMN: Chicago weirdo Steve Gadlin, who charmed $25K out of Mark Cuban on "Shark Tank," created a guitar pedal that doesn't stink. >>>Read More.

Carlos Yanez, Officer Shot Alongside Ella French, Leaves Rehab Center

It was a joyous occasion as police officers, family members and even a mariachi band greeted Carlos Yanez Jr. as he left the hospital 2 months after the shooting. >>>Read More.

Marist Dismisses Allegations of Racism At Homecoming, But Students Hold Protest

The high school said the dance's DJ claimed taking a knee is just how students urge him to change the song, but some students expressed their hurt over what they say was a racist protest against a Spanish-language line dancing song. One teen began recording the incident on her phone when she said some students "started saying really disrespectful things about Mexicans." >>>Read More.

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