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79-Year-Old Woman Tasered in Attempted Robbery in Glencoe

James M. Ray, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery and attempted robbery in the alleged attack.

White Sox to Attempt Guinness World Record for Dogs at Sporting Event

Chicago's South Side team is hoping to see 1,000 dogs in the stands at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 13.

Barrington Lawyer Helps Handle Prince's Estate

Andrew Stoltmann of Barrington Hills has been hired as the lead counsel for Prince's niece.

Chicago Cop Wounded in Face During Shootout After Carjacking

The armed felon opened fire after police stopped the car late Tuesday on the Far South Side. "It just goes to show you again how people are out here with all these weapons, and they’re not afraid to use them," the superintendent said.

Slain Man Won $1 Million in Lottery Years Ago

Police are urging residents to be vigilant and cautious after a break-in and killing in rural Sycamore. A man and his elderly mother were found beaten to death. Their car was stolen. Police have no suspects..

Algonquin's Evan Jager Becomes First American Man to Medal in Steeplechase Since 1984

Jager, a 2007 graduate of Jacobs High School in Algonquin, will take home a silver medal from the summer Olympics in Rio.

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