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Police Probe 2011 Cold Case After Man Charged In Stabbing Death

A man recently charged with his girlfriend's murder was the driver in a 2011 crash that killed his wife. Authorities are now taking a closer look into his wife's death, and a forensic pathologist said he believes she was dead before the crash.

Metra Sorry For 'Poor Taste' Tweet About Customer's Free Ticket

The company apologized to anyone who found the Tweet to a customer to be "in poor taste."

Suburban Elementary School Principal Charged With Sexual Assault In Wisconsin

Curtis Tolefree was hired last year despite resigning his previous position amid an investigation into sexual misconduct with subordinates.

'She Lit Up Our Day': Margaret "Rone" Leja Remembered

Margaret "Rone" Leja taught in the south suburbs for many years. The St. Michael School teacher died in a hit-and-run last week.

Samantha Harer Case Timeline: 2019, 2018

Samantha Harer's death was ruled a suicide last December. Now, a federal lawsuit sets out to prove Channahon covered up her murder.

Man Dies After Being Detained By Jewel-Osco Security; Family Wants Answers

His family said they still can’t believe the 55-year-old died on Nov. 20, shortly after security at the Jewel-Osco detained him for suspected shoplifting.

DNA Left On Pop Bottle Ties Man To Wireless Store Robbery: Cops

He left behind a plastic bottle of orange soda after robbing a wireless store and locking employee in bathroom, prosecutors said.

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• Town Could Axe Red Light Cameras
• Dog Dies In House Fire
• 'Suspicious Person' Drives Through Ditches In Chase: Police
• Repeat DUI Offender Crashes Into Mother, Toddler
• Despite Rumors, Longtime Restaurant 'Not Going Anywhere'

Across America

• 6 Reportedly Die In Jersey City Active Shooter Standoff; Cop Dies
• House Chairman: Trump Admin. Misled Congress On Boy's Death In Border Control Custody

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