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IL Surgeon Killed Ex-Wife, New Husband: Charges | 18 Dogs, Machete, Guns Seized | Bears Advance: IL Weekend

Senior nearly scammed out of $10K, student vies for Miss Teen Latina, janitor charged with child porn had photographed students, more.

A raid of a suburban home led to the recovery of weapons, cash, drugs and 18 dogs, and the arrest of two people, police said. The dogs include a female and her nine puppies, just days old.
A raid of a suburban home led to the recovery of weapons, cash, drugs and 18 dogs, and the arrest of two people, police said. The dogs include a female and her nine puppies, just days old. (Cook County Sheriff's Office)

In another nail-biter, the Chicago Bears pulled off another fourth-quarter rally on Saturday night, advancing to the next round of the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.

Meanwhile, an Illinois surgeon was arrested on Saturday, accused in the double slaying of his ex-wife and her dentist husband, who were killed in their home with their two toddlers nearby.

Plus, a school janitor is facing disturbing child pornography allegations; police say he also photographed and filmed students from the elementary school janitor's office.

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8 Things To Know About IL Surgeon Accused In Murder Of Ex-Wife, New Husband In Ohio

Michael David McKee, of Chicago, was booked into the Winnebago County Jail in Rockford over the weekend on two counts of murder. His ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her dentist husband, Spencer Tepe, were found fatally shot in their home just before New Year's, with their two small children found unharmed in the home.

18 Dogs, Guns, Machete Seized In Raid Of Suburban Home: Sheriff

A raid of a suburban home led to the recovery of weapons, cash, drugs and 18 dogs, and the arrest of two people, police said. The dogs include a female and her nine puppies, just days old. The mother has been named Ramen, and puppies are unnamed.

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Here's Who The Bears Face Next Weekend

The Bears trailed the Green Bay Packers 21-3 at halftime, but pulled off their first playoff win since the 2010 season.

Elderly Man Nearly Loses $10K Cash In Scam, Police Intervene And Thwart Fraud Attempt: Chief

Earlier in the day, the resident had gone to a bank and withdrawn $9,800 in cash after receiving a phone call claiming he needed to make a reimbursement payment due to alleged check fraud, police said.

Janitor Facing Disturbing Child Porn Allegations Put On Leave In October, Had Filmed Students At School: Documents

A school janitor who is facing shocking child pornography allegations had reportedly photographed students from the janitor's office at the elementary school, but "the indictments do not allege that any criminal conduct occurred on school property," the district said. Although the district knew of the allegations in October, it wasn't until Friday that the principal emailed parents about the situation, urging them not to discuss the case amongst each other or with students, but instead to share any questions with the school administration.

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Suburban Student Aims To Be Miss Teen Illinois Latina

The 15-year-old's mother said the Miss Teen Latina Organization encourages young Latinas to become role models, empowering them through local involvement, education and purpose.

New Information, Surveillance Photo Of Missing Teacher Released

Surveillance video reportedly showed missing teacher Linda Brown parking her car around 3 a.m. last Saturday and walking across the 35th Street pedestrian bridge, but not returning, her family told news outlets.

Intruder Shot In Stomach During Home Invasion, Had Targeted Former Neighbor: Police

Police say the 47-year-old broke into the home of a former neighbor, who shot him before he got hold of the gun and pistol-whipped the 67-year-old victim with it.

'Wind-Whipped' Accumulating Snow Chances Return This Week For Chicago Area

Milder weather will start the week, before some snow chances return to the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.

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