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Girl Kidnapped, Forced Into Vehicle: FBI

The FBI and local police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses reported seeing the girl forced into a white pickup truck with topper or an SUV.

Explosion At Rockton Chemical Plant Prompts Hundreds To Evacuate

Chemtool Incorporated, a grease manufacturer, may continue to burn for several days due to the grease product in the plant, officials said. Everyone within a two-mile radius has been evacuated.

Antisemitic Threats Lead To Probation For Illinois Man

Kevin Kerr told the FBI that Jews were targeting him with lasers and that he would "show up at Pritzker's door and read him the riot act."

Man Accidentally Fired Gun While Outside Cleaning It: Sheriff

A homeowner was watching TV when he realized his back sliding door had shattered. Later, his neighbor was charged with reckless discharge.

Chicago Man Jumps Into Lake For 365th Straight Day

"It was during the pandemic, it was during the protest, it was during an election year. ... So it was somewhere where I could come down here and block all that noise out and kind of be totally present with me in the lake, and find some moments of Zen."

Driver In Road Rage Beating Dies: Police

"This tragic death was absolutely senseless and needless," said Police Chief Anthony Gorski.

Man Charged With Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend At Nursing Home

A man with a history of violence accused of kidnapping, beating and biting his ex-girlfriend was ordered to be held without bail.

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