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Dying Teen Thought Dead, Covered By Sheet, Starts Breathing

A sheet was placed over the 17-year-old before first responders realized he had started breathing. Authorities are investigating why paramedics believed he was dead.

Police Chief Discriminated Against Black Officer: Lawsuit

The police administration has supported one white officer with a history of racism, the lawsuit alleges.

Convicted Killer Drew Peterson Files U.S. Supreme Court Appeal

Drew Peterson was sentenced in 2013 for killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio. He's also doing time for a murder-for-hire plot.

Bill Cosby Honorary Degree Revoked By Northwestern

University trustees voted unanimously Monday to rescind someone's honorary degree for the first time in the school's 167-year history.

Hospital Floods, Vehicle Rescues Reported In Rockford

"Maintaining the safety of patients and partners is a top priority," a spokesman said.

Popular Restaurant's Abrupt Closing Shocks Fans

The heavy metal-themed bar served its last meal Thursday.

Cop's Shove Injures Ex-Wife At Bar, Video Shows

A recently surfaced video shows Lieutenant Keith Applequist shove a man into his ex-wife at a bar.

Cops Believe Car In Fatal Hit-And-Run Is Still In Area

"We really believe the car is still in the area," police say of the vehicle that killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his mother and sibling.

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