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Man killed, woman injured, after train hits van in Hobart, Ind.
Man killed, woman injured, after train hits van in Hobart, Ind.

A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured this afternoon after the van they were driving in was struck by a freight train in Hobart, Indiana, police said.

Walsh on Occupy protesters: 'Spoiled, pampered, unfocused, clueless' Walsh on Occupy protesters: 'Spoiled, pampered, unfocused, clueless'

WASHINGTON — In his latest salvo, freshman Congressman Joe Walsh of McHenry takes aim at the Occupy Wall Street protestors, characterizing them as either "spoiled, pampered, unfocused, clueless young people" or a smattering of others who are "advocating anti-American solutions."
Oak Park discourages cash donations to panhandlers Oak Park discourages cash donations to panhandlers

Oak Park police and businesses are asking shoppers to refrain from giving cash to panhandlers and instead offer a card with information about getting help from local charities.
Life in prison for West Chicago man in murder of avid gun collector Life in prison for West Chicago man in murder of avid gun collector

A West Chicago man was sentenced to life in prison today for murdering an 82-year-old avid gun collector and attorney who once had the man as a client.
Man convicted of sex trafficking minors Man convicted of sex trafficking minors

A federal jury convicted a Chicago man of running a sex trafficking ring in which nine victims were forced into prostitution, officials said today.
Alsip man charged with attacking paramedic in ambulance Alsip man charged with attacking paramedic in ambulance

An Alsip man was charged with a felony after attacking a Chicago Fire Department paramedic as they rode to a South Side Hospital, police said.
Added CTA security cameras installed ahead of schedule Added CTA security cameras installed ahead of schedule

Surveillance cameras are now deployed at all 143 CTA rail stations to fight crime and give transit riders an added sense of security, officials announced Monday.
Police officer reassigned in aftermath of Lake Forest sexting case Police officer reassigned in aftermath of Lake Forest sexting case

A Lake Forest police officer has been temporarily removed from Deer Path Middle School while the city’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners investigate allegations that he made inappropriate sexual comments to a 22-year-old college student intern in 2008.

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