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Alligator Found Swimming In Lake Michigan

A shocked kayaker discovered a seemingly abandoned American alligator slowly swimming in Waukegan Harbor Monday.

Watch Sisters Dance On 'Ellen' After Cancer Relapse

The suburban sisters performed an interpretive dance and spoke about the youngest battling cancer.

Mom Of 4 Killed While Pushing Car

The pregnant mother of four was helping another person push a vehicle when a pickup truck hit her from behind.

Reward Offered In Mystery Killings

So far two people have died in seemingly random shootings — both killed with the same gun.

Bar Owner's Son Sues After Deadly Shooting

Attorney Frank Cservenyak has amended his civil lawsuit on behalf of Tommy Izquierdo who was shot in the stomach in March.

Paranormal Tours Under Way At 'Blues Brothers' Prison

Joliet Area Historical Museum teams up with Chicago Hauntings to bring you a terrifying experience.

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• 1890 Joliet Mansion For Sale
• Another Amazon Go Store Opens In Chicago
• Coach Brought Gun To HS Football Game: Cops
• Teen Dad Pleads Not Guilty In Newborn's Murder
• Steel Beam Falls, Kills 1 Constructor Worker, Injures Another
• Man Dies After Being Pulled From Retention Pond
• Written Threat With Date Keeps Kids Home From School
• Parents Claim They Can't See Son Who Was Shot By Police

Across America

• Nikki Haley Resigns As U.N. Ambassador
• Bride's Bittersweet Photos Honor Groom Killed By Druken Driver

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