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Smirking Woman Accused in Cigarette-Torture Kidnap: Patch PM

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Third Woman Arrested in Kidnapping, Torture Case

  • Police are still seeking two people accused of kidnapping a teen in Elgin, beating her and torturing her by burning her back with cigarettes.

5th-Grade Teacher Jailed for Sex with 12-Year-Old Student: Cops

  • The Minooka man taught fifth-grade social studies at Dirksen Junior High, police said.

Grayslake Firefighters Save Dog from Lake

  • Henry the dog fell into a partially-frozen lake.

Chicago Police Officers Save Veteran Cop's Life

  • Officers use CPR and defibrillator to save officer's life after he collapses at police headquarters.

Repeat Sex Offender Who Talks to Aliens Declared 'Sexually Dangerous'

  • A jury found Lawrence Adamczyk would be likely to commit criminal sexual offenses if he were not confined.

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