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Gang member gets 14 years for attempted murder near Glen Ellyn
Gang member gets 14 years for attempted murder near Glen Ellyn

A Chicago man and self-admitted gang member who participated in a 2009 home invasion in unincorporated DuPage County near Glen Ellyn in which two people suffered serious gunshot wounds was sentenced today to 14 years in prison, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney.

Cases involving Kane County coroner keep two courts busy Cases involving Kane County coroner keep two courts busy

Cases involving Kane County Coroner Charles West kept lawyers and judges busy in two separate courtrooms today.
Skokie squad strikes pedestrian during chase Skokie squad strikes pedestrian during chase

A Skokie police officer struck a pedestrian with his squad this morning while beginning the pursuit of a speeding motorist, authorities said.
New Illinois doctor database launches online New Illinois doctor database launches online

Illinois patients can now research their doctors using an online database the state launched Wednesday.
Lakefront path closed in wake of area wind, wave and flood warnings Lakefront path closed in wake of area wind, wave and flood warnings

The lakefront bike and jogging path was closed this morning in the wake of warnings of high winds, high waves and lakeshore flooding.
Ald. Burke opposes Emanuel on charging religious schools for water Ald. Burke opposes Emanuel on charging religious schools for water

One of the City Council’s most powerful members today questioned two key ways Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed to generate millions of dollars in revenue that would help close the city’s wide budget gap.
Police: Guns found when traffic warrant served Police: Guns found when traffic warrant served

A self-admitted gang member on parole from a firearms conviction allegedly had a .45-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber handgun hidden under a mattress when Joliet police took him into custody Monday on a traffic-related warrant.
Window blown out of Near North Side high-rise Window blown out of Near North Side high-rise

Officials blocked a sidewalk outside a Near North Side high-rise this afternoon after a window was blown out of an upper story there, a Fire Department spokesman said.

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