IL Salmonella Infections Tied To Dog Treats | PatchPM

Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight:

Illinois Salmonella Cases Possibly Linked To Pig Ear Dog Treats

The pet treats have been linked to 45 reports of illness across 13 states, including Illinois.

Beecher Tragedy Defendant Sean Woulfe Loses Key Pretrial Motion

Lindsey Schmidt, her sons Owen, Kaleb, Weston and Baby Doe Schmidt, all died as a result of the high-speed crash.

Samantha Harer Lawsuit: 10 Key Allegations Put Before Judge

The plaintiffs want to add Channahon Police Chief Shane Casey, Assistant Chief Adam Bogart and detective Andrew McClellan as codefendants.

Firefighter Overcome By Heat Fighting Garage Fire

Firefighters quickly extinguished a garage fire on the Fourth of July where a firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.

Record Setting Maxx Force Opens At Six Flags

The new coaster has a world record 60 mph zero-gravity roll.

Gun Used In Unsolved, Seemingly Random Murders Linked To 2 Shootings

Two men were gunned down just a day apart last fall. The killer remains at large and the gun used in their deaths has been tied to new crimes.

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• Salute To Hometown Heroes On July 4
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