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Blind photog enters contest | 'Sexually violent' convict escapes | Losing leg won't stop biz owner | Cubs COVID cases | Dam removed

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Woman Stabbed In Neck Inside Bank Dies: Coroner

The 24-year-old bank employee was attacked Wednesday and later died.

Blind Man, 70, Enters His First Photo Contest In Homewood

"I've done more since I lost my sight than I did when I had it," Rick Olsen said.

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'Sexually Violent' Convict Reoffended After Escape, Parole: Raoul

Michael Sewell, 68, will serve time at a facility for sexually violent persons after being convicted of rape and burglary of multiple women.

Losing Leg In Crash Won't Stop Business Owner Mike Ross

"I've been hurt. But not destroyed! This situation, howbeit tragic, has actually improved my marriage, my outlook and perspective on life and love

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Cubs' Ross, Hoyer Test Positive For COVID-19

Both are vaccinated — and are quarantining and feeling fine, the team said.

What Dam? Hammel Woods Dam Gone Forever: Photo Gallery

On Thursday afternoon, the Will County Forest Preserve District announced that the dam removal was finished a month early.

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