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Dawn Patrol: Dead cats in Elgin van; 4-year-old girl saves mom

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Elgin animal control officers James Rog, left, and Matt Ciesielczyk load a crate with three cats that were saved during an investigation where Elgin police and animal control officers search the property on the 200 block of Villa Street in Elgin. More cats still have to be chased down today to ensure they're OK.

BRIAN HILL | Staff Photographer

Livia Jensen, 4, helped save her mom Diana last Sunday by calling 911.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

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