Cop Ambushed, Killed By Teens 'Looking For Victims' | IL PatchPM

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Teens Were 'Out Looking For Victims' Before Killing Officer: Police

Police said Areanah Preston, 24, exchanged gunfire with the teens, but was fatally shot and had her gun taken by one of her killers. She was in uniform and had just finished her shift with the Chicago Police Department when she was killed.>>>Read More.

'Look At You, You're Healthy' Botanist Says To 'Chonkosaurus'

A suburban Chicago native came across "Chonkosaurus" while kayaking down the Chicago River last week and says the response to his sighting has been amazing.>>Read More.

Woman Attacked Female Victims With Bat On Chicago's NW Side: Police

One of the attacks, which was caught on cell phone video, shows the woman attacking a woman who was walking a child in a stroller.>>Read More.

Illinois Has Had More Tornadoes In 2023 Than Any Other State

The Prairie State has experienced 91 tornadoes this year as of Tuesday, trailed by Alabama with 80 and Georgia with 45, according to the service’s Annual Severe Weather Report Summary. In a single day, 16 tornadoes touched down in Illinois, killing four people.>>>Read More.

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