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Murder defendant dies in jail | Family's home at risk after fire at business | Pritzkers under fed investigation | Deplorable conditions
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Parents Charged With First-Degree Murder In Death Of 5-Year-Old Andrew 'AJ' Freund
"We know you are at peace playing in heaven's playground and are happy you no longer have to suffer," Police Chief James Black said, addressing 5-year-old AJ Freund, whose body was found in a shallow grave early Wednesday. His parents are charged with killing the boy and concealing his body.
Murder Defendant Found Unresponsive In Jail, Dies Before Trial
He had been in custody since 2016.
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Family Faces Home Seizure After Fire Destroys Company
A family legacy company, American Nickel Works, went up in flames, and a fundraiser has been started to help the family keep their home.
Pritkzer, Family Under Federal Criminal Investigation: Report
A criminal probe is ongoing into Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker's property tax appeal described by an inspector general as a "scheme to defraud."
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Police Reports Give Glimpse Into Missing Boy's Home Life
Deplorable conditions, including dog feces in the home, and possible drug issues were a part of life at 94 Dole Ave., police reports show.
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