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Bystanders paid tribute to Deputy Jacob Keltner as he was escorted by police.
Bystanders paid tribute to Deputy Jacob Keltner as he was escorted by police. (Via McHenry County Sheriff's Office)

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'We Saw You': Symbols Of Unity At Fallen Deputy's Procession

"As we escorted our fallen officer, Deputy Jacob Keltner, to the Winnebago County Coroners Office tonight we saw you. We saw the groups standing out in the cold with their blue line and American flags waving. We saw the men, women, and children standing at attention. We saw the people who stopped in traffic and got out of their cars with their hands over their hearts."

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'Bozo Show' Icon 'Wizzo' Dies At 84

Marshall Brodien was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007. He is best-known for his time as Wizzo the Wizard on the Bozo Circus.

Worker May Have Caused Fatal Bell Tower Accident: Lawyer

The defense attorneys say the family of Donald Tentler II should get little to no compensation following the 2017 accident that claimed his life.

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Old Joliet Prison Draws International Tourists

A tour group from China purchased 200 tickets to the site, affirming organizers' belief that the "Blues Brothers" filming location will prove to be a huge international tourism draw.

Remodeled $12M Mansion Has 400-Foot Private Beach

A pair of retired Goldman Sachs executives are selling a 1928 lakefront property they spent 10 years expanding and restoring.

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