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Off-Duty Chicago Cop Risks His Life Trying To Save His Dog

When the officer's house was on fire, he refused to leave his dog behind. Both are expected to make a full recovery.

3 New Cases Filed Against Lemont Counselor Accused of Sex Assault

New cases were filed Tuesday against a Timberline Knolls counselor who's already been accused of sexually assaulting patients.

Missing Retired Andrew Teacher's Body Found In State Park: Family

The Will Co. Coroner's Office confirmed the body's identity to the family of Dan Jarski on Tuesday.

Student Charged In Snapchat Threat To Glenbard East: Cops

Cops say he took a snap with a gun and said, "1, 2, 3, all the kids will leave. They're not so cool because I'll shoot up the school."

Early Findings Of Police-Involved Shooting Of Guard Released

The Midlothian cop who fatally shot Jemel Roberson outside a Robbins bar has been placed on administrative leave.

IL Guardsman Proposes At Bears Game, But Fans Intercept Moment

VIDEO: Cpl. Nathan Peter Jennings popped the question during the 1st quarter among fans who weren't interested in romance.

Man Accused Of Imprisoning 'Demon' Daughter Found Unfit For Trial

Acting as his own attorney, the 48-year-old has accused the judge and attorneys of participating in occult "rituals," according to a report.

Holiday Magic Returns To Brookfield Zoo For 37th Year

Chicagoland's largest and longest-running lights festival returns to Brookfield Zoo this December with more than one million LED lights.

Man Accused Of Murdering Wife Believed Mother-In-Law Poisoned His Food: Insanity Defense

The Tinley Park man bludgeoned his wife to death in December 2012 with a weightlifting bar.

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