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The teenage girl stated 47-year-old Wilmington resident Tara Heine used one of her hands and began choking her to the point she could not breathe and it lasted approximately 30 seconds, court files noted.
The teenage girl stated 47-year-old Wilmington resident Tara Heine used one of her hands and began choking her to the point she could not breathe and it lasted approximately 30 seconds, court files noted. (Will County Jail)

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'I Will Kill You,' Argument About Politics Leaves Wilmington Girl, 15, Gasping To Breathe: Prosecutor

Tara Heine, 47, has been booked into Will County's Jail on three different occasions since Dec. 19.

Foul Odor Reported Across A Dozen Chicago Suburbs. Could Weather Be To Blame?

Calls about a chemical or burning odor kept fire crews busy from near the Wisconsin border to northwest Indiana.

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Illinois Sues Feds Over $600M In Cuts To Public Health Aid For 4 Democratic-Led States

Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues the cuts are politically motivated and jeopardize critical health services, including HIV prevention.

5 Arrested For Armed Robbery After Chase Ends In Crash: Aurora Police

A student was walking home from school when two masked people approached, displayed a firearm and forcibly took their property, police said.

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'You Gotta Know When It's Time': Kenootz Pizza Closes After Nearly 4 Decades, Owners To Retire

Ken and Diane "Dee" Keeler have announced on social media that they were closing the beloved pizza place.

Chicago Fire Give Fans Look At Future $750M Downtown Stadium Project

The privately funded stadium will break ground in March and is slated to open in time for the 2028 Major League Soccer season.

24-Year-Old Deputy Shot Repeatedly On Job Is Out Of Hospital After Surgery

“Jack has a long road ahead, but he’s not walking it alone,” the sheriff’s office said in a social media post.

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