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South Side Alderman Helps Man Who Lost Dogs in House Fire

Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th) is asking Chicagoans to help a resident who lost seven of his nine dogs in a recent house fire.

DuPage County Deputy Shoots, Kills Possibly Handicapped Black Teen: Update

A black teenager who was shot and killed by a DuPage County deputy Monday morning has been identified, officials said Tuesday.

Man Cleared of Rape After 25 Years Will Stay in Prison

Charges of rape against William Carini were officially dropped in court on Tuesday but he won’t be released from prison as a result of the overturned conviction. He is imprisoned on two murder convictions he received 17 years after the deaths of his his uncle John Kuba and childhood friend Joanne Seaquist.

Elderly Man Found Shot to Death at Des Plaines Cemetery

An elderly man was found shot to death at a Des Plaines cemetery Tuesday morning.

Armed Man Ties Up, Fondles Woman in Her Home New Year's Day: Cops

An armed home invader tied up a woman and fondled her duing a New Year's Day burglary in Bucktown.

Elgin Teen Charged as Adult With Murder of Bartlett High Senior

A 17-year-old Elgin boy has been charged as an adult with murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Timothy Jones, a senior at Bartlett High School, who died last week.

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