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6-Month-Old Baby Died Of Child Abuse | 100 Military Personnel Coming: Illinois PatchPM

Feds fire pepper ball at reporter | Marines rescue dog | Teen charged in drunken domestic incident | Pedestrian fatally struck by motorcycle

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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Monday night.

Feds Request 100 Military Personnel Be Sent To Illinois: Pritzker

Federal immigration agents marched into downtown Chicago Sunday and have been spotted arresting people across various neighborhoods.

Cook County Medical Examiner Says 6-Month-Old Baby Girl Died Of Child Abuse

The infant was found unresponsive Saturday morning in a residence in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood

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Criminal Investigation Launched After Feds Fire Pepper Ball At CBS Chicago Reporter's Truck

Reporter Asal Rezaei said there was no active protest or protesters; she was alone with no one around her at the time of the incident.

CPD Marine Unit Rescues Dog Stranded In Drainpipe Along Chicago River

Faroe had run off while outside Saturday morning and had gone missing, police said.

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Teen Faces Charges After Intoxicated Domestic Battery Incident: Plainfield Police

The victim first told police she didn't want to pursue criminal charges, but later called to say she changed her mind, officials said.

Woman, 66, Fatally Struck By Motorcycle While Crossing Street: Police

The driver of the motorcycle, 50, was injured. The motorcycle slid across lanes of traffic and hit a sign before coming to a stop.

400 Chickens Rescued, 3 People Charged In Animal Fighting Operation: Kendall Sheriff

Detectives served a search warrant, finding 400 gamefowl and other evidence, leading to felony charges against three people, officials said.


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