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Metra trains on the Union Pacific Northwest lines are back up and running after a train collided with a vehicle Monday afternoon in Des Plaines, according t

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6 Days Jail Time for Woman Who Abandoned Dogs

February 17, 2014, 7:06 pm

The woman had moved out of her Deerfield home in 2012, leaving two dogs behind.

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Final Countdown: Less Than 2 Weeks Before the Income Tax Debate

February 17, 2014, 4:37 pm

Reboot Illinois and the Union League Club of Chicago host a debate on Feb. 28 on the future of the income tax in Illinois, featuring a suburban Republican and Chicago Democrat.

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Trending: Mom Wants Pitbulls Banned After Her Toddler is Mauled

February 18, 2014, 7:09 am

Mom becomes activist for banning the breed in Georgia.

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Trending: Teen with Down Syndrome to Sign Contract with 76ers

February 18, 2014, 7:55 am

By Tom DavisBensalem, Penn. – A teen who became an internet sensation after his amazing performance on the basketball court will sign a ceremonial contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers...

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Trending: Student Makes Fantastic Half-Court Shot For $10,000 Only to Have...

February 18, 2014, 9:02 am

The fine print on the contest contract means the West Chester University student doesn't get the cash prize.

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Sold! Local Home Sale Listings, Feb. 18

February 18, 2014, 9:37 am

Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.

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Should Teachers Be Legally Allowed To Spank Your Child?

February 18, 2014, 10:17 am

A Kansas lawmaker is proposing a bill that would allow parents to give permission to caregivers and teachers to spank children hard enough to leave marks.

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Pilot Flies Around the Country Saving Condemned Dogs

February 18, 2014, 12:37 pm

Zach Bryson spends his free time hopping around the country to transport condemned canines to rescue groups in style.

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Soothing a Cold Starts in Your Kitchen

February 18, 2014, 12:57 pm

Learn how to make a homemade electrolyte pop.

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Mel Reynolds Back in the Pornographic Limelight — in Zimbabwe This Time

February 18, 2014, 2:55 pm

Disgraced ex-congressman from Illinois arrested on porn and immigration charges in African nation. Source says he shot thousands of nude photos.

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Raining Benjamins: States With Highest Tuition for Public Universities

February 18, 2014, 1:16 pm

Here's how the average tuition for attending a four-year, public school in Illinois compares to other states.

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Trending: Ex-Congressman Who Sexually Assaulted Teenager Busted in Zimbabwe...

February 18, 2014, 4:44 pm

Patch's daily round of local headlines from around the country.

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Brookfield Zoo Asks for Public's Help in Naming Baby Gorilla

February 19, 2014, 5:48 am

A female western lowland gorilla was born to 18-year-old mom, Koola, this past November at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is asking the public to pick between four names for the inquisitive little ape.

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