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Firefighters Rescue Teen Who Fell Between Buildings

Firefighters rescued a 17-year-old boy who fell between buildings while taking photographs early Friday, authorities said.

Toddlers, 6-Year-Old Found With Slain Mother

Police responding to a disturbance at the home knocked on the door and heard the children crying. The woman's boyfriend has been charged in her killing.

Tribune Shareholders Say Sale To Newspaper 'Destroyer' Finalized

Chicago Tribune Guild President Gregory Pratt accused No. 2 shareholder Patrick Soon Shiong of "betraying journalism with his cowardly abstention."

Peeved eBay Buyers Tip Off School To Stolen Electronics: Police

An employee with the technology department for a suburban school district was arrested on accusations he stole schools' electronic equipment and then sold it on eBay, authorities said Friday. Those eBay buyers ended up tipping off District 50, saying the devices were locked and displayed a message indicating the electronics belonged to District 50.

Burr Ridge Eyes Suing EPA Over Sterigenics

A report alleged the EPA withheld information from the public about cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions from the Sterigenics plant.

2 Sexual Abuse Suits Filed Against Suburban High School, Ex-Teachers

Six students accuse the former head of the theater department of sexual abuse. Another alleges she was abused by a former softball coach.

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• Attorney Chuck Bretz Cuts Ties With Murder Defendant
• 'Ghostbusters' To Play At Drive-In
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Across America

• Penn State Dropping Gendered Terms Like 'Freshman' And 'Junior'
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