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Carjacker Steals, Crashes 3 Cars In 2 Hours

Police say a "bizarre series of events" took place before the suspect was arrested, including two "Good Samaritans" offering him a ride.

Demolition Application Accepted For Frank Lloyd Wright Home

After the new owners of the historic Booth Cottage begun a demolition countdown, preservationists asked for proposals to move the structure.

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Joliet Reckless Homicide Fugitive Returned From Tennessee

He's accused of killing a 60-year-old motorist after fleeing the police, charges show.

Ex-Fire Chief Pleads Guilty, Gets 'Second Chance'

He's being given a second chance — and the possibility of clearing his name — after pleading guilty to theft and paying back what he stole from the department

Car Goes Up In Flames As Mom, Son Are In It

The car fire started while the mom and child were on their way home from a park.

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