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Cooper Roberts out of critical condition | Monkeypox emergency | Cops rescue guinea pigs from dumpster

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Monday night:

Mom Who Died In Crash That Killed 7 Was Cheer Coach

Lauren Dobosz, 31, and her children, Emma, Lucas, Nicholas and Ella, were killed, along with another 13-year-old girl who was in the van. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was also killed, and Tom Dobosz was seriously injured.>>>Read More.

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8-Year-Old Highland Park Shooting Survivor Out Of Critical Condition

Cooper Roberts has been transferred out of the pediatric intensive care unit and was able to eat solid food for the first time since July 4.>>Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Declares Monkeypox Virus Outbreak In Illinois A Public Health Emergency

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, and declared Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease.>>>Read More.

Police Rescue 4 Guinea Pigs Tossed In Dumpster

Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue will put the four little piggies up for adoption and after someone abandoned them in a dumpster.>>>Read More.


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