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Authorities ID Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting On I-90

An Elgin police officer is on administrative leave after he allegedly shot a 34-year-old woman while she was pulled over on I-90.

Sanctuaries Offer Permanent Home To Orland Park Bobcat

Wildcat expert and sanctuary founder says there is a "captive cat epidemic" in the U.S., with more than 8,000 wildcats being kept as pets.

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Slain Chicago Cop: Accused Killer Pleads Not Guilty

Shomari Legghette, 44, faces a 56-count indictment stemming from the fatal shooting of Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer last month.

Dead 911 Dispatcher's Parents Still Kept In Dark

Samantha Harer's parents fear their daughter's death has eerie parallels to Bolingbrook Police Officer Drew Peterson.

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Pro-Gun Rally In Romeoville To Counter School Walkout

"Public education in America today is almost the opposite of education. It's indoctrination!" the Facebook event page says.

Izzy's Murder Defendant Faces $10 Million Bail

Patrick Gleason was pummeled and held down for police by several Izzy's bar patrons who witnessed Friday morning's murder.

South Side Irish Parade 2018: Pols, Parishes and Pipes

Were you at the parade? Check out photo highlights of the 2018 South Side Irish Parade and replay video from the event. Plus, no arrests were made this year.


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