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Prisoner Who Escaped Police Killed Dog In 2019: Reports

Facing several charges, the Illinois escapee was caught in Wisconsin, where police released dashcam footage of the high-speed chase.>>Read More.

'Devastated': Parents Speak Out After Teen Struck By Vehicle Dies

The 14-year-old died days after a vehicle struck him before crashing into a restaurant building. "Our hearts are broken as we inform you that our precious angel, Sean Patrick Richards, went to heaven Thursday, July 20," the family said of the boy, who was set to start high school in August.>>Read More.

5 Charged In Suburban Sex Trafficking Operation

The women were flown from South America to the U.S. and the trafficking operations happened in apartments in quiet residential areas in different towns in the suburbs, police said.>Read More.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Illinois: Lottery

A player in California was reported to have won the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, but the Illinois player matched all five numbers to receive the second-highest win.>>Read More.

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