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Christopher Vaughn's Parents File Lawsuit In Son's Murder Conviction

He's serving four life sentences in the deaths of wife Kimberly, 34; and children Abigayle, 12; Cassandra, 11; and Blake, 8. His parents claim the grand jury was misled.>>>Read More.

$248,000 Rialto Contract For Pat Mudron Violated Ethics Code: Inspector General

A 78-page report prepared by Joliet's Westmont-based inspector general has determined two-term Joliet City Councilman Pat Mudron violated the city's code of ethics by obtaining a no-bid $248,000 contract in April to provide the Rialto Square Theatre with insurance coverage..>>Read More.

'They Robbed My Children': Wife Of Slain 'Funnel Cake Man'

Tavares Davis came a long way to build himself and his business, The Funnel Cake Man. His wife wants to see his killer brought to justice.>>>Read More.

Ricky Gervais Calls On Northbrook Nature Preserve To Release Coyote

"Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has been housed at the River Trail Nature Center since 2018 after being mistaken for a dog.>>>Read More.

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