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Son Apologized To Mom After Fatally Stabbing Father | Illinois PatchPM

Woman, 72, ejected from train | Fancy champagne heist |

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Man Apologized To Mom After Stabbing Dad 11 Times: Cops

Authorities say he told them, "I'm sorry I did this, but he kept hitting my mom. The knife is in the bathroom.">>>Read More.

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Woman Ejected From Train In Fatal Metra Crash: NTSB

The back end of a box truck hit the train with "tremendous force," an official said. Her family believes a nearby construction site contributed to the tragedy.>>>Read More.

Group Stole Fancy Champagne From Binny's, 2 Arrested: OPPD

Police say they broke into a Binny's liquor store and stole multiple cases of high-end champagne in March, stealing bottles with hundreds of dollars.>>>Read More.

Baby Formula Production Ready To Resume At Plant, Abbott Says

Illinois-based Abbott Labs halted operations at the facility and recalled products produced there due to possible bacterial contamination, which contributed to a national baby formula shortage.>>>Read More.


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