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Sheriff's Deputy Guilty Of Disorderly Conduct In St. Mary's Case
A jury decided Thursday that Will County Sheriff's Deputy Edward Goewey was out of line when he confronted school personnel Dec. 3.

New Lenox Woman Looks To Honor Brother With Special Needs
Matthew Lukacek, of New Lenox, died in September. His sister wants to create a space where children of all abilities can play together.

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Beyond The Call Of Duty Remembers Local Officers Lost In Line Of Duty
Officers and residents gather at mobile memorial in Hometown to remember fallen officers James Kouski Jr., Gary Hibbs and Ella French.

Little Green Friend, Butterfly And Wildflowers At Sunset: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

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Residents Back Oak Lawn Police In Wake Of Teen Arrest Video
Oak Lawn residents support the embattled police department during public comments at village board meeting. Board back cops "110 percent."

State Sen. Michael Hastings Sues Frankfort Over Police Report Leak
Hastings claims the report contains "defamatory statements" and "false claims" of domestic violence made by his estranged wife, Kathleen.

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