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Elevator Shaft Death: Coroner IDs Young Worker Who Perished

The 23-year-old was on the second floor of the building, assisting other employees carrying cabinets from the elevator, at which time the elevator began rising to a higher floor while the elevator door remained open, blocked by the cabinets.>>Read More.

Botulism Cluster In IL Linked To Botox

The people who fell ill had received injections of Botox or a similar counterfeit product.>>Read More.

How Much Is That Doggie On Facebook: Residents Scammed In Puppy Deal

Residents were scammed out of $400 after responding to a Facebook post advertising French bulldog puppies for sale, police said.>>Read More.

School Board Member Accused Of Impersonating Wife's Ex On Tinder: Reports

A school board member in Illinois is facing pressure to resign after he was accused of impersonating his wife’s ex-husband on Tinder. The board recently voted 6-0 to censure him, but he denies the accusations and refuses to resign.>>Read More.


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