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Homeowner Scares Off Intruder After Grabbing Pistol, Shooting at Him: Police

A 28-year-old Vernon Hills man was arrested early Thursday after breaking into a home in Long Grove while a family was asleep inside, police said Friday.

Laquan McDonald Shooting: How Did Chicago Mark the Tragedy 2 Years Later?

To mark the anniversary of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald's death, rallies, demonstrations and memorials were held throughout the day Thursday, not only by individuals wanting to commemorate his life, but also by activists demanding that those responsible for his death be held accountable.

Ex-Law Clerk Who Posed as Judge Indicted by Grand Jury

A grand jury has indicted a former law clerk who posed as a Cook County judge and sat on the bench over the summer.

Police Officer Sues Department For Anti-Military Discrimination

A Deerfield police officer says he has been passed over for promotions because he is also a member of the United States military.

Woman Missing From Evanston Hasn't Been Seen in Months

Police say 33-year-old Nyameka Amanda Bell was reported missing by her husband last month, about 10 months since she left their residence in Evanston. Friends of Bell and her family in South Africa have not been in contact with her since February, and police have not been able to confirm being anywhere since then.

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