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Los Angeles Police Investigating Derrick Rose Gang Rape Accusations
Los Angeles police are actively investigating the gang rape allegations made by an ex-lover in a civil case against former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose and two of his childhood friends.
John Hughes Memorabilia Sought for Exhibit at Northbrook Historical Society
The Northbrook Historical Society President is looking for anything John Hughes related for a temporary exhibit honoring Hughes and his contribution to film history.
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Mundelein Man Killed in U of I Shooting Was Supposed to Start Nursing Job in Suburbs This Week
A celebratory weekend for a 22-year-old Mundelein man turned violent when he became caught up in gunfire while walking near the University of Illinois campus in Champaign. George Korchev, a 2012 graduate of Mundelein High School, was an innocent bystander in the shooting that killed him and injured four others.
Service Dogs Bring Hope to Veterans Suffering from PTSD
Thanks to a $10,000 gift from Walmart to K9s for Veteran Warriors, an organization that provides free service dogs to veterans suffering from post- traumatic stress disorder, veterans Clayton Irons and Sean Cheker were given hope in the form of two rescued German shepherds, plucked from the jaws of death at a kill shelter.
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23-Year-Old Joliet Mom Shot and Killed in Front of Kids: Police
A 23-year-old Joliet woman was shot and killed Sunday evening in front of her kids, Joliet police said.
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