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Teen Seriously Hurt In Fireworks Accident

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after suffering "severe facial trauma" in a Thursday night accident.

Man, Girl Found Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide: Police

The 5-year-old and 51-year-old man were found in a burned home Thursday.

Rabid Bat Found In Cat's Mouth

It's the sixth rabid bat found in Will County this year.

Tiny Antelope Born At Brookfield Zoo

The male dik-dik was born on June 4, weighing about 1.5 pounds.

Man With Pants Down Seen On Walking Path

Police say the man was seen with his "pants down around his knees."

3 Girls Reported Missing

The girls, ages 5, 8 and 14, were last seen Thursday.

Neighbors Rally For Girl Who Needs Heart Transplant

At just 10 years old, Sofia Sanchez has been stricken with a rare, incurable heart condition.

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