Charles Keeshan
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Big pawprints to fill: Lake sheriff’s new police dog is Dax’s sonFeb 12, 2025 10:26 am - A hero police dog's son steps into his paws to take over the family business of catching bad guys with his dad's old partner.
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Recovered from flood, Wheeling animal shelter ready to celebrate reopeningFeb 09, 2025 12:21 pm - A Wheeling animal shelter forced to close its doors and evacuate more than a hundred cats and dogs after a devastating flood last year will host a grand reopening celebration next week.
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Arlington Heights to reveal findings of probe into garbage truck explosionFeb 09, 2025 9:41 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department next week will present the results of its investigation into what caused a garbage truck to explode along a village street in December, injuring three first responders.
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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A serial killer prowling the suburbs? Here’s the truth behind viral postsJan 30, 2025 2:23 pm - See the Facebook post about the serial killer on the loose in your hometown, preying on single moms and elderly women? Fear not. It’s just a hoax that’s been spreading across social media nationwide.
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Driver killed, teen injured in Arlington Heights rollover crashJan 26, 2025 9:19 am - A Des Plaines man was killed and at least one teen was injured Saturday when a speeding car slammed into the side of an SUV Saturday afternoon in Arlington Heights, police said.
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Snakes (almost) on a plane: Here were the TSA’s top finds of 2024Jan 16, 2025 7:17 pm - Snakes stuffed in pants, meth hidden in crutches and guns stowed in a stroller and a teapot. Here’s the list of the TSA’s top finds of 2024.
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Siblings charged in 2023 slaying of Fox Lake teenJan 15, 2025 5:27 pm - A pair of siblings are in custody on murder charges stemming from the deadly 2023 shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Round Lake, police announced Wednesday.
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Rip-off recap: These were the top 10 scams of 2024Jan 10, 2025 5:15 am - Online shopping scams topped the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois' annual list of most frequently reported rip-offs for the fifth consecutive year, followed by phishing and employment scams.
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Palatine man charged in girlfriend’s Nov. 29 slayingJan 07, 2025 5:36 pm - A 43-year-old Palatine man is behind bars facing accusations he fatally shot his girlfriend late last year, police said Tuesday.