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Wisconsin sheriff sues Skokie woman and Cook County politician who claimed she was detained by ICE

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man guilty in ex-girlfriend's death, wounding boyfriend near Menards parking lot

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Trump administration guts rules targeting toxic coal plant ash

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