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Boys From Illinois Dead, Parents Missing In New Zealand Volcano

The teens, ages 13 and 16, were killed during a shore excursion during a family cruise. Their parents are missing and presumed dead.

Resort Laying Off 149 Employees: Report

The once-thriving resort plans to lay off 75 percent of its staff.

AJ 's DCFS Investigator Placed On Leave: Reports

DCFS employee Carlos Acosta and his supervisor, Andrew Polivin, were initially put on desk duty following the 5-year-old's death in April.

Hawk Harrelson Named To Baseball Hall Of Fame

Former Chicago White Sox television broadcaster Ken "Hawk" Harrelson is the 2020 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award.

Mystery Surrounds Lone Tree Lit By Christmas Lights In Naperville

The small tree has been lit on the side of the road every year for more than a decade, residents say.

Bicyclist In Grave Condition After Hit & Run

Police are asking for help solving the crime.

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