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Prosecutor: Round Lake Beach boy hit with belt, deprived of food before death

Prosecutor: Round Lake Beach boy hit with belt, deprived of food before death

An 8-year-old Round Lake Beach boy had been beaten repeatedly with a belt and deprived of food for days leading up to his death Friday, a prosecutor said Sunday during the initial court appearance for the child’s mother and her boyfriend.

 
State police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Waukegan

State police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Waukegan

The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit will head up the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in Waukegan.

 
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Mysterious odor reported across the region

What’s that smell? A chemical-like odor was reported wafting across the suburbs Sunday, creating plenty of social media chatter but no official report of its cause.

 
Bears reportedly promoting Taylor to offensive coordinator

Bears reportedly promoting Taylor to offensive coordinator

The Bears will reportedly promote passing game coordinator Press Taylor to be their new offensive coordinator. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was first to report the news Sunday.

 
Dietz: Grading the Hawks heading into the Olympic break

Dietz: Grading the Hawks heading into the Olympic break

John Dietz: The Blackhawks’ resiliency has been impressive and it will be interesting to see how they close out the season. Now, let’s take a look at individual grades of key contributors

 
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Before the big game, a big run in Geneva

Before the big game, a big run in Geneva

Before filling up on chips, wings and beverages during Sunday’s Super Bowl, dozens of runners hit the streets of Geneva to preemptively burn off some of the extra calories.

 
FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections...

 
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of “Today” show host Sav...

 
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College Achievers: Burlington Central grad Scharnowski is throwing it down at Belmont University

College Achievers: Burlington Central grad Scharnowski is throwing it down at Belmont University

College Achievers: Burlington Central graduate Drew Scharnowski is helping the Belmont University men’s basketball team have its best season in years.

 
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition after surgery

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition after surgery

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn 's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended S...

 

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