2 People, Dog Found Shot To Death | Fired For 'I Don't Want Any Minorities' Remark | Tutor Pleads Guilty

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A second dog was also shot and remains in critical condition, police said.

A Kankakee County Sheriff's Office employee has been fired over his remarks regarding minorities, the office said.

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Former substitute teacher Brett Smith, 43, receives a sentence of two years of probation in exchange for his guilty plea to a lesser charge.

The woman's body was found hours after the car drove into the pond Monday night.

Patricia "PJ" Perez was located Tuesday in Chicago. She was sent to a hospital for observation, her mother said.

New judge orders Tim O'Connell, 36, to be detained pre-trial in Cook County Jail after prosecutors argue on the third try.

The shooting happened on I-57 near 159th Street in Harvey Tuesday morning, state police said.

The agency is asking for the public's help as it tries to maintain providing support for those impacted by tornadoes and severe storms.

The business is closing after five years, but owners say, "this location will soon begin a new chapter."

The Taste of Orland runs July 31–Aug. 2 at the Orland Park Village Center.

The $2.1 million project consists of resurfacing the 2-mile stretch of U.S. 45, IDOT said.

Over 500 customers remain without power in the Frankfort area from Monday's severe weather.

Two pro pickleball players will be at the grand opening to celebrate.

The department said these scams often increase after severe weather events.

Renowned as one of the toughest tournaments in amateur golf, the Western Amateur gets underway July 28 to Aug. 1 at Beverly Country Club.

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