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Dawn Patrol: Maine West coach fired; Dundee-Crown teen robbed

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Matt Plackowski was given this Dachshund, which he later named Tootsie, to help him get through the murders of his young brother, another child and the family dog, also named Tootsie. The good folks at Petland also supplied Matt with all the dog items he will need to get started.

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Maine West soccer coach fired by school board. Puppy donated to Naperville man touched by double homicide. Armed robbery outside Dundee-Crown. Prospect Heights man charged for soliciting teen for sex. Mundelein man charged in crash that killed Round Lake Beach mother. Mundelein man charged in crash that killed Round Lake Beach mother. Olympic gymnast coming to Westmont and Elgin.