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Walgreens To Shutter 200 U.S. Stores In Campaign To Cut Costs

The Illinois-based pharmacy chain expects to spend about $2 billion to reduce its annual costs by $1.5 billion by the end of 2021.

Boys Lied About Being Duct Taped to Pole: Police

The brothers recanted their original report regarding teens that duct-taped one of the boys to a pole outside Stingray Bay, police said.

Kennel Fire Prompts New Law: Report

The new law is designed to prevent kennel fires like the one that killed nearly 30 dogs in Carol Stream.

'Enough': Aurora Police Chief After El Paso, Dayton Shootings

The shooting at Henry Pratt Manufacturing was the country's 6th mass shooting in 2019. El Paso and Dayton were #16 and #17.

Missing Algonquin Woman Last Seen In Wisconsin: Report

Authorities said Grace Koath, 86, reportedly asked a Milton, Wisconsin Mini Mart clerk for directions to Edgerton, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning.

Serial Killer Behind Deaths Of IL Teen, CA Women

Prosecutors said it's clear that the man who killed three women in California — including the girlfriend of actor Ashton Kutcher — in the early 2000s is also behind the 1993 murder of Illinois teen Tricia Pacaccio.

Child Slept On Case Of Beer While Dad Drove: Cops

The dad reportedly told police they should be out "catching real criminals" while his 6-year-old, who did not have a seat belt or a car seat, was lying across a case of beer.

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• Crew Sought In Unlocked Car Burglaries
• Child Porn Trial Begins For Art Studio Owner
• Body Found Near Bike Trail
• 16-Year-Old From Darien Dies
• Most Expensive House For Sale In Frankfort
• Honey Bee Swarm Relocated
• Family Keeps Memory of Boy Killed by Intoxicated Boater Alive

Across America

• After Mass Shootings, Walmart Responds To Calls To End Gun Sales
• Man Stole $4,100 Dog As Girlfriend's Valentine's Gift: WI Police

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