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Retired Priest 'Blacked Out,' Was Asked If He Was OK To Drive Before Fatal Hit & Run

Retired pastor Fr. Paul Burak reportedly returned to the scene of a crash that killed 1 teacher and injured another, but he did not turn himself in.

Escaped Inmate Captured In Less Than A Day

The inmate, in custody on burglary charges, escaped during meal delivery.

Police Seek Girl, 15, Missing For 2 Weeks

Police say Jenifer Gonzales has been missing since Nov. 25.

Watch Burglar Rifle Through SUV, Then Run Away

As seen on video on the Neighbors app, a burglar found one of two SUVs parked outside a home was unlocked.

Who Killed Molly Zelko? Podcast Explores Enduring Mystery

In 1957, editor Molly Zelko left The Spectator after she put the newspaper to bed. Her house on Joliet's Buell Avenue wasn't far away.

Woman Seen Drinking With Fired Chief Accused Of Evidence Tampering

An officer seen drinking with Eddie Johnson and kissing him is now accused of tampering with a cell phone police wanted to examine.

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