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Kim Foxx Wants Probe Of Oak Lawn Cops After Beating Video of Teen
Oak Lawn police and village officials pledge full cooperation with Illinois State Police investigation.

Mount Carmel High School Announces Decision To Remain All Male
After weeks of listening sessions and feedback from stakeholders, Mount Carmel High School decided not to go coeducational this fall.

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Coyote Cubs, Buzzing Bee, Gardening Deer, Turkey Vulture: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Funnel Cake Man' Fatally Shot, Police Searching For Suspects
'Funnel Cake Man' Tavares Davis was killed Tuesday in Dolton in what family say was a robbery.

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Flossmoor Cancels National Night Out 'Out Of Abundance Of Caution'
The Village issued notice of the cancelation Tuesday afternoon after learning of "conversations" that caused concern among police.

Mokena Mother Arrested After Toddler Found Home Alone: Police
Taylor E. Bania, 22, faces a charge of causing a child to be endangered after police say she left her 1-1/2-year-old alone.

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