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Illinois Gets First Child Porn-Sniffing Dog

Will County has a new weapon in the fight against against child pornography: a lanky, rambunctious Black Labrador specially trained to detect hidden electronic devices. How does the dog's nose know how to sniff out the evidence? Read this story.

Couple Finds Expletive Written in Burger King Wrapper

A Naperville couple is feeling flame broiled after finding a hurtful message written on the inside of their Burger King wrappers.

Lake Co. Man Plans to Use Lottery Winnings to Take Nieces, Nephews to Disney

An Antioch man is $75,000 richer after the lottery ticket he bought a Barrington gas station happened to be a lucky winner, and now he plans to use the winnings to take his niece and nephews to Disney World.

Touching Birth Video, Photos Show Man With Stage 4 Cancer Meet His Son for First Time

Cagney Wenk, 26, a Glenbard West graduate, was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer weeks before the birth of his son.

Armed Men Force Way Into Townhome in Geneva Home Invasion: Police

Geneva police are asking for the public’s help following a possible home invasion that occurred early Friday in the 100 block of Aberdeen Court in the city’s east side, police said.

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