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Measles Case At Airport, Hospital May Have Exposed Others | PM

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A contagious patient may have exposed others to the measles at Midway Airport and Delnor hospital.
A contagious patient may have exposed others to the measles at Midway Airport and Delnor hospital. (Champaign-Urbana Public Health District)

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Possible Measles Exposure At Airport, Hospital

Health officials are working to notify anyone who may have been at Midway or a suburban hospital a specific dates and times and may have been exposed to measles by a patient who was contagious.

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Pet Snake Found By Police, Owner Sought

Police aren't sure if the six-foot boa constrictor was intentionally abandoned and said they initially thought the animal was dead.

Police ID Man Found With Severe Burns To Face, Body

Police believe they have identified the man found Friday morning and say the incident does not appear to be an accident or foul play.

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Paczki Day Is Coming: Where You Can Get Sweet Treats

Tuesday's the day: Where to get your pre-Lent pastry as Mardi Gras hits.

More Suspected Mumps Cases In Suburb

One confirmed case and three suspected cases are reported in a suburban school district.

Cops Injured In Crash With Dump Truck

Police officers who were involved in a crash with a dump truck were hospitalized in stable condition.

R. Kelly's Friend's Restaurant Trashed On Social Media

A diner is getting trashed on Yelp and Facebook after the owner of Love On The Blu posted bail for singer R. Kelly.

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