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Cop Saves Unconscious 3-Year-Old's Life Thanks to CPR

A probationary Chicago police officer used CPR to save an unconscious 3-year-old boy's life Thursday morning on the West Side, according to police.

Alleged Burglar Charged with Stealing Puppy from Naperville Petland

An Aurora man was charged with stealing a puppy from a Naperville Petland. The dog remains missing.

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This is What the Parents of Baby Abandoned Near Wheaton Could Look Like

New DNA evidence has provided investigators some clues into the possible identities, and appearance, of the parents of an abandoned baby found dead in a backpack on a private driveway near Wheaton three months ago.

Deer Tranquilized After Antlers Get Tangled in Hammock

Cook County Animal Control officials tranquilized a deer whose antlers had become entangled in a hammock in Riverside.

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SXU Students Build World's Largest Diaper Tower

Saint Xavier University students amassed the world’s largest disposable diaper tower as part of its weeklong homecoming celebration earlier this month.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Skip

Should you see Tom Cruise in "Jack Reacher" or Jon Hamm in "The Joneses," plus a great pick still playing for the kids.


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