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Bullet found in sheriff's driveway | Roller rink dispute | Candidate investigated for ethics | Housekeeper steals nursing home resident's ID

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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Monday night.

Child Found Dead In Pool: Yorkville Police

First responders administered life-saving measures, but the child was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to police.

Chicago Postal Workers Rally Against Any Efforts To Dismantle USPS

Postal workers echoed that sentiment, and explained they attended the rally for several reasons.

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Bullet Found In Sheriff's Driveway; 'I'm Not A Soft Target:' Mendrick

"You run for office and the nuts come out," Sheriff James Mendrick said after he found a bullet in his driveway, per his Facebook post.

Dispute Between Families At Roller Rink Draws Big Police Response: PD

The incident took place Sunday afternoon at the Tinley Park Roller Rink, police said.

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Ethics Commission Investigates Complaints Against Skokie Candidate

A candidate running for Skokie Village Clerk is accused of using public office for personal gain, according to the ethics complaint.

Head Housekeeper Accused of Stealing Nursing Home Resident's Identity

Palos Heights police say the man stole the elderly resident's bank card while he was living at a Hazel Crest facility.


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