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Toxic powder hospitalizes 15 | No more twerking | Man gets $91M settlement from 7-Eleven

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night:
3 Suburban Walmart Stores Are Closing
Three locations, including a prototype pickup only Walmart, are closing.>>Read More.
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15 Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure Near Airport In Rockford
Exposure to toxic powder sent 15 people to the hospital.>>>Read More.
No More Twerking Forever: Joliet Loses Cajun Boil & Bar
Back in December, Joliet Patch broke the news that Cajun Boil & Bar improperly held a "Friday After Next Christmas Party" and received a seven-day suspension.>>Read More.
Suburban Man Gets $91M Settlement From 7-Eleven After Losing Legs
A 57-year-old man was awarded a $91 million settlement this week from 7-Eleven, nearly six years after losing both of his legs after being struck by a car and pinned against a 7-Eleven store. >>>Read More.
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