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ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

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Patrick 'PJ' Henning, who led school bands throughout south suburbs, died at 77

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Crime and Public Safety

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St. Laurence sophomore Logan Brown celebrates older sister Olivia's birthday with a big win. 'My whole life.'

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