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Illinois Family Dies During Vacation In Mexico: School District

Brenda Correa, who was a teaching assistant in a suburban school district, and her sons, ages 13 and 15, died last week. >>Read More.

Suspected Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Found Dead: Authorities

At the home, they found the man's body and also a sport utility vehicle that matched the description of the SUV involved in a hit-and-run days earlier.>>Read More.

Man Finds Baby Abandoned In Front Of Church After Police Say She Was Dumped From Stolen Car

"I heard the baby crying. I threw the hazards on and ran over here," Earl Abernathy said. "The baby was strapped in the car seat.">>Read More.

Sister Of Slain Woman Starts GoFundMe To Give Her Proper Burial And Support For Sons

“Her kids need to see their mother put to rest. We can’t bury her without it. I don’t want my sister sitting in the Cook County morgue. She deserved better.">>Read More.

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