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Unborn Baby Dies After Man Shoots Pregnant Wife: Police

Police said the man confessed to shooting his wife, who remained in critical condition, during a fight about money and then pulling over into a church parking lot.>>Read More.

Earthquake Registers 3.6, Leaving Some IL Residents Shaking

The effects of the earthquake may have been detected as far away as Aurora and Dekalb, officials said.>>Read More.

Teacher 'Sexually Groomed' Student At Prior Job, Superintendent Says

A teacher at a suburban middle school engaged in sexual grooming with a middle school student at a prior job and lied about, according to school officials.>>Read More.

Culprits Of 'Appalling' Carjacking Return To Same Home, Steal Second Car: Cops

After a violent armed carjacking that was caught in disturbing doorbell camera footage, police believe the same men returned to the home and used the garage door opener taken in the first carjacking to steal the family's other vehicle.>>Read More.


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