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Son Charged With Killing, Dismembering Mother Held Without Bond

Missing Elgin woman Gail Peck previously took out an order of protection against her son, saying he threatened to kill her. Police believe remains found in a lagoon over the weekend are hers.

Ex-Cop Testifies, Accused Of Framing, Beating Dozens Of Suspects

Reynaldo Guevara said he didn't remember the cases in question, but denied beating confessions out of suspects.

Armed Robber Shot Himself In Penis: Cops

A full day without a shooting in Chicago ended when a man shot himself in the penis after robbing a business on the South Side, police said.

'Serial Pooper' Strikes Southern Illinois University

“I don’t think it’s really funny,” one student said of the nasty surprise left in students' laundry.

Illinois Senator Accused of Sexual Harassment

In a Chicago hearing, a state lobbyist said Sen. Ira Silverstein harassed and scared her for weeks.

11-Year Old Boy Rescued From Fire By Cops

An 11-year-old boy was rescued from an overnight fire that displaced 15 people from two buildings.

Man Gets Probation For Shaken Baby Death

A judge went easy on a man who admitting to shaking his 2-month-old daughter several times, killing her.

Chicago Fire Cast Gives Hilarious Review For Basement Of The Dead

The Aurora haunted house prompted one cast member to recommend a visit to the bathroom before entry.

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