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Murder, arson charges in fire captain's death | 1 dead after falling onto tracks | Woman, kids held hostage

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Passenger Defecated On Southwest Flight Before It Arrived In Chicago

The woman reportedly removed her clothes before defecating in the seat. The plane was taken out of service for cleaning after it landed at Midway.>>Read More.

Murder, Arson Charges Filed In Garage Fire That Killed Fire Captain

Investigators determined that trash bin contents were ignited by "human hand" in the fatal garage fire. Captain David Meyer died while conducting salvage operations following the blaze, leaving behind a wife, three daughters and a son. >>Read More.

1 Dead After Falling Onto CTA Tracks: Report

Video showed the person get off a train, sit on a bench and then fall, according to the report.>>Read More.

Women, Children Held Hostage In Apartment: Police

Two women and multiple children were held hostage in a Batavia apartment early Friday morning by a man who they believed was armed with a gun, police said.>>Read More.


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