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Help Fund Baby Kora's Funeral Expenses

As her father faces charges in the 10-week-old baby's death, a Joliet funeral home is organizing a fundraiser to lay Kora Marie Middono to rest.

Blanding's Turtles Raised In Captivity Set Free In DuPage County

More than three dozen endangered Blanding's turtles were raised in Will County and set free at a DuPage County forest preserve.

Notorious Killer Christopher Vaughn Moved To Medium Security

Vaughn, who killed his wife and three children, was moved out of maximum security for good behavior.

$450,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station

Someone matched all five numbers on Tuesday evening's "Lucky Day Lotto" drawing.

Attacker In Monster Mask Stabbed Caretaker 30 Times: Cops

Police said the group home resident was also playing the "Halloween" theme music when he attacked the 50-year-old woman.

Exhibit Explores Local Ties To Titanic, Survivors

A local family was among the survivors of the most infamous disaster in maritime history.

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