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Pole falls, critically injures school staffer | Another dead dog dumped | Missing mom, twin babies found

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Monkey Carcass, 125 Pounds Of Illegal Meat Seized At Chicago O'Hare Airport

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An X-ray of the traveler's luggage revealed the monkey, while another traveler was found to be carrying illegal meat, border patrol said.>>Read More.

School Staff Member Critically Injured After Being Struck By Pole At Buffalo Grove High: Police

Police said a vehicle leaving school grounds hit a pole Tuesday afternoon, which then struck the school employee.>>Read more.

Another Dead Dog Found Dumped In Trash Bag: Sheriff's Office

A day after police revealed six dogs were found dead as part of an animal cruelty investigation, police said another deceased animal was found.>>Read More.

Missing Mom, Twin Infant Boys Found Safe: Report

The teen mom and her two infant sons had last been seen around 2 a.m. Sunday.>>Read More.


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