Family Of 4 Slain: Shocking New Details Released | Illinois PatchPM

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Police Reveal Shocking New Details In Killing Of Parents, 2 Children

Police say the shooter's girlfriend used fake online personas to order the killings on behalf of a supposed cartel, and to send threats to the family of four, which included two young boys. Investigators say they don't believe her boyfriend ever realized she was behind the messages before committing the crime and dying in a police pursuit. >Read More.

Shigella Outbreak At IL Restaurant Sickens Dozens; 3 Lawsuits Filed: Attorney

At least six people required hospitalization in connection with the outbreak at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Illinois, health authorities said. "The LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella outbreak is likely to continue to grow," said an attorney who claims he's been retained by 80 customers from the steakhouse.>>Read More.

Amazon Worker Was Offered $10K To Make Woman Disappear Before Murder: Testimony

A former Amazon coworker testified that defendant Anthony Maggio brought up the idea of paying him $10,000 to make murder victim Ashtin Eaton disappear, and that he took it as a joke: "We started laughing. I said, what, do I look like a criminal or something?">>Read More.

Domino's Employees Save Young Boy From Trailer Fire

The Domino's workers saw the father trying to break a window in the burning mobile home and helped him pull the boy to safety.>>Read More.

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