Dwyane Wade on Cousin's Murder: 'Family Still Reeling' as He Speaks for First Time | Patch PM

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'My Purpose Is Bigger Than Basketball': Dwyane Wade Wants to Unite Chicago in the Wake of Cousin's Death

VIDEO: In an interview with "Good Morning America," the newly signed Chicago Bulls guard talked about bringing the city together. Wade, a Chicago native, says he and his family are still reeling. "It was shocking. It was shocking to hear not only that she was murdered, but it was shocking to hear the way and how."

Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Into Open Sewer

Police and firefighters in Arlington Heights put a heartwarming twist on the classic idea of rescuing a kitten up tree Thursday. In this case, substitute "kitten" with "pit bull," and instead of climbing up a tree, rescuers were lowered down a hole.

Red River Hog Piglets Born at Brookfield Zoo

Boy and girl red river hog piglets were born Aug. 18 at Brookfield Zoo and can now be seen outdoors at Habitat Africa! The Forest.

Olympian Conor Dwyer Shows His Nose for Fun on 'The Late Late Show'

VIDEO: Being an Olympic gold medalist comes with its share of perks and privileges. For Winnetka swimmer Conor Dwyer, that's meant appearing on late-night TV and sticking his nose in places he probably didn't want to.

Craigslist Ad Soliciting Young Teen for Oral Sex Ends in Police Sting

An Aurora man was arrested when he showed up at an Evergreen Park McDonald’s thinking he was meeting a 15-year-old girl after taking out a Craigslist ad seeking a young teen for oral sex, prosecutors said.

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