147 Diapers, 9 Gallons of Milk, 3 Loads of Laundry, 4-Seater Stroller and America's 'Hardest-Working Mom': Patch PM

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Mother of Triplets, 'Hardest-Working Mom in America,' Wins TODAY Show Contest

Brandi Murphy is a stay-at-home mom of 16-month-old identical triplets, Timmy, Johnny and Jimmy, and her 3-year-old boy, Bobby. In an average week, she will change 147 diapers and will go through about 63 to 70 bottles, 8 or 9 gallons of milk. She also does between two to three loads of laundry a day, Murphy said. The four-seater stroller she pushes when she goes for a walk or jog with the four kids weighs 70 pounds---and that is without the four kids in it.

Severely Neglected Senior Covered in Bedsores and Fecal Matter Found in Oak Lawn Apartment: Cops

Cousin charged with criminal neglect after 76-year-old woman is found during police well being check of apartment, prosecutor says.

Chicagoan Likely Faked Ridiculous Cubs World Series Bet

Lifelong Cubs fan Don Majewski says he bet his life savings on the Cubs winning it all this year.

Lawyer with Attitude Ticketed After Leaving Scene of an Accident

“She knew the law and she was a lawyer and didn't need to give me her insurance info or name,” said the person whose car was hit. But the lawyer was wrong.

Wheaton Kindergarten Student Dies After Being Hit by Car

John RuatPuia, 6, died Wednesday after being hit by a car last week in Wheaton.

Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland Will Give Niles West HS Graduation Speech

Garland will return to his alma mater May 29 to deliver the commencement speech for the school.

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• Dennis Hastert Won't Appeal Prison Sentence
• Recall: Listeria Warning for Vegetable-and-Poultry Products Sold in Trader Joe's, Costco

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