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Unlawful Policing Investigation Launched In Joliet: AG's Office

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is investigating possible patterns or practices of unconstitutional or unlawful policing by the Joliet Police Department in the wake of the in-custody death of Eric Lurry and charges against the whistleblower who leaked video to the press.

Town Opposes Mask, Vaccine Mandates: 'Actions Of A Dictator'

"These are the actions of a dictator," the mayor said of Pritzker's mask mandate.

Olympic Gymnast Samantha Peszek Will Run Camp At Suburban Studio

The gymnast's Beam Queen Bootcamp will hold a two-day event at Oswego's Premier Gymnastics Academy West this weekend, from Sept. 11 to 12.

'I'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry:' Student Thought They Heard Gun

"If kids see something wrong, they needed to report it, whether it's to us or the school administration, immediately," Chief Flores said.

Woman Lied About Bomb In Luggage After Missing Flight: Sheriff

A 46-year-old Illinois woman claimed there was a bomb in her checked luggage after missing a flight, police said.

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