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Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School

Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School
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South Suburban DUI Arrests, Aug. 11

This week's big list of Southland DUI arrests. They drank. They drove. They got busted.

South Suburban DUI Arrests, Aug. 11
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Alleged Louis’ Killer Claims Frame: Court Supervision

A man charged with gunning down another man in front of his wife and kids during the breakfast rush at Louis' says it was all a frame ... and more, in this week's court supervision.

Alleged Louis’ Killer Claims Frame: Court Supervision
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Speed Dating Takes on a New Meaning: Weird Crimes

A call for help ends up costing a New Lenox woman $2,000 • 'Carefree' driver bats her eyes at cop … This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.

Speed Dating Takes on a New Meaning: Weird Crimes