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Dog Euthanized After Being Beaten, Tortured, Burned

The dog had been in the 27-year-old man's care for about a day before its owner found it with severe injuries. He now faces two felonies.

Tornadoes Confirmed In IL After Derecho Blasts Chicago Area

The National Weather Service confirmed 2 tornadoes hit the area and "a few tornadoes" may have been embedded in storms across northern IL.

ComEd Customers Sue Electric Company, Madigan For $450 Million

A spokesman for ComEd said the legislation prosecutors allege his company bribed the House Speaker to pass was actually good for customers.

Paraplegic Charged In Gun Death Of Fellow Nursing Home Resident

A paralyzed nursing home resident shot and killed another resident on Saturday morning, police said.

Big Ten Conference Postpones Fall Sports To Spring

Uncertainty over medical risks from the coronavirus means college football and other sports cannot go ahead this fall, officials said.

Navy Pier Operator Considers Closing To Cut Coronavirus Losses

With $20 million in projected losses, Navy Pier Inc. officials are exploring a full or partial closure.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Church Steeple Toppled By Storm
• Man Dies After Being Pulled Out Of Lake
• Who's To Blame For Chaos In Chicago? Fingers Point To Everyone
• ALDI Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• Tornado Touches Down In Kane County
• Man With Knife Robs Convenience Store
• End Of An Era As Storm Topples Historic Drive-In Theater
• West Nile Confirmed
• Kendall Co. Residents Encouraged To Vote By Mail Amid Pandemic
• Woman, 81, Killed By Car While Walking
• Chicken Owner Fights For Rights

Across America

• Russia Approves 'Effective Enough' Vaccine; Global Cases Hit 20M
• Onions Recalled In Multiple States Due To Salmonella Risk

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