Mom, Son Die As Car Crashes Into Creek | Illinois PatchPM

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Mother, Son Killed When Car Careens Into Creek

The mother and her 18-year-old son were killed, and the driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.>>Read More.

Man Stabs Woman Inside Closed Portillo's Restaurant: Cops

Police found the suspect, who was part of a cleaning crew at the restaurant, with a self-inflicted injury 3 hours later, officials said.>>Read More.

Dogs Rescued As Home Goes Up In Flames

Firefighters saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the two-story single-family dwelling. Two dogs were rescued from the structure and suffered smoke inhalation as well as burns. They were taken to an emergency vet clinic.>>Read More.

Cicada-Infused Malört? 'We Were Just Winging It,' Brewery Says

If the infused liquor weren't enough, Noon Whistle is encouraging patrons to BYOC: Bring. Your. Own. Cicada. “If you want to bring your own and toss it in your shot, you’re more than welcome to. The shell will just sort of dissolve into the Malört if you let it sit in it.”>>Read More.

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