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Police in the Chicago suburbs say a child found a large sewing needle in a Kit Kat received while trick-or-treating.
Police in the Chicago suburbs say a child found a large sewing needle in a Kit Kat received while trick-or-treating. (David Allen/Patch)

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Needle Found In Kit Kat Handed Out On Halloween: Police

A child found a large sewing needle in candy who received while trick-or-treating last week.

Sears Closing Another Illinois Store

The location is slated to close in February.

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ComEd Incident Was False Alarm, Police Announce

Police explained what was behind the large emergency response that drew 20 to 30 police cars.

Man Who Killed Wife Over Coffee Pot Fight Gets 16 Years

Larry Lotz was suffering from PTSD, his defense attorney said, when he shot Karen Lotz in January 2016.

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Teen Gets Prison For Car Burglary That Ended In Cousin's Death

Diamond Davis was sentenced over the incident that left a 14-year-old boy dead.

Homeowner Fires Warning Shot As Driver Flees Into His Yard: Cops

Police said the driver left behind two injured teens and fled into a yard where children were playing.

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