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Former Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta To Be Released From Federal Prison

Presta's attorney confirmed that the former mayor's failing health led to his release less than a year after he was sentenced for bribery.

Woman Killed By Metra Train Friday IDed By Coroner's Office

The Will County Coroner's Office identified the woman Monday as Katrina N. O'Hare of Mokena.

Paw Patrol: Manhattan PD Ready To Welcome K-9 Apollo

Apollo is a German shorthaired pointer. He is currently being trained in Pennsylvania with his partner, Manhattan police officer Ryan Gulli.

Rape Charges Dropped By State Against Orland Park Man In Indiana Case

Prosecutors said they can't prove allegations against Connor Smith beyond a reasonable doubt after the victim stopped cooperating with cops.

Nearly 1,000 Gather To Honor Oak Forest Shooting Victims, Families

The Oak Forest community gathered Monday evening in tribute to three victims of a Friday morning shooting.

Palos Park Police Officers Will Go Pink To Support Breast Cancer Fight

The department will again participate in the Pink Patch Project in which officers wear uniform patches during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Orland Hills Soldier Surprises Wife Ahead Of Birth Of Couple's Child

Cara Rahming wasn't expecting husband Harold, who had been deployed in Iraq, to make it home for their son's birth, but he had other plans.

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Costumed Characters, Heated Igloos Coming To Creamery In New Lenox

Oak Lawn Board Approves Measure Calling For Illinois SAFE-T Act Repeal

No Child Found In Woods After 'Exhaustive' Search: Forest Preserve PD

Palos Park Firefighters Will Breathe Cleaner Air Thanks To Donation

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