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Ex-Deputy Coroner Charged With Official Misconduct, Eavesdropping

Detectives determined that a former deputy coroner secretly video-recorded a child during a death notification in 2018.

Chicago Man Charged In Shooting Of 2 ATF Agents, Chicago Cop

A 28-year-old Chicago man will appear in federal court Thursday afternoon after being charged in the shootings of three police officers.

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Iowa Man Charged In Hotel Rifle Incident Released, Proposes To GF

Keegan Casteel bonded out of jail Wednesday and faces felony weapons charges. In front of the police station, he proposed.

Ex-Northwestern Coach Seeks To Dismiss Ex-Cheerleader's Lawsuit

Cheerleading coaches cannot be held legally liable for the "reprehensible behavior of some intoxicated football fans," she argues.

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Town 'Sitting On Hands' On Flooding

Lawyer questions village's decision to wait on litigation before addressing the problem.

Illinois Librarian To Appear On Jeopardy

Miss Jen, a librarian at the Algonquin Public Library, will appear on the show Thursday afternoon.

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