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'We Both Were In A Fit Of Rage': Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend While On Probation, Prosecutors Allege

Prosecutors say the 28-year-old was shot in the back as he tried to leave their shared apartment.>>Read More.

Man Suffers Burns After Candle Explodes At Mobile Home Park: Fire Officials

Firefighters rushed the man to a hospital after he suffered second-degree burns to his face, neck and hands, fire officials said.>>Read More.

44 Sex Crimes For 72-Year-Old Joliet Therapy Dog Trainer Accused of Victimizing Young Girl: Indictment

A special prosecutor is pursuing the case since the defendant's wife is involved with the state's attorney's Children's Advocacy Center in its therapy dog program.>>Read More.

Sexual Abuse Allegations 'The Cloud Every Priest Lives Under': Pastor

"This is the cloud that every priest lives under today, and unfortunately, our friend, Father Ken, is the latest," the pastor said after a former parish priest was the subject of new allegations. "Note that the accuser has not come forward to the Archdiocese but is going right to the civil courts. More importantly, Father Ken is clear about his innocence.">>Read more.

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