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Illinois 6-Year-Old Starved To Death As Punishment: Police

Police say the father and stepmother deprived the boy and another child of food "as a form of punishment."

Coyotes: How To Keep Pets, Property Safe

A bit of confidence goes a long way when trying to scare coyotes away from your property.

'Gun' At Schaumburg Complex Was Maintenance Equipment: Cops

A SWAT team was called in Tuesday after police received a report of a suspicious man with a gun at the office building.

Suburban Portillo's Sued After Customer's Chair Collapses

A local woman says she suffered injuries of a "permanent and lasting nature."

Man Had 3 Guns, Cocaine, Mushrooms, 21 Pounds Of Pot: Cops

He's alleged to have been in possession of a pistol, two shotguns, marijuana, cocaine, mushrooms and drug paraphernalia.

Mayor Urges Law Allowing Local Assault Weapon Bans

"Every town, village, and city should have the power to decide whether or not to limit these weapons," said the Highland Park mayor.

Cop's Gun Stolen From Unlocked Car: Prosector

A 20-year-old Bridgeview man is accused of stealing a west suburban police's officer's gun from his unlocked vehicle in Oak Lawn.

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