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Drew Peterson Wants Conviction Tossed, Heads Back To Will County

Convicted of killing his wife, Kathleen, and of trying to order the state's attorney's murder, Drew Peterson is pointing the finger at his lawyers.>>>Read More.

Fentanyl, Crack, Weed Seized In Traffic Stop On I-88: Cops

Fentanyl, cocaine, crack-cocaine, pot and $5,000 in cash were found beneath the floorboards of a car during a traffic stop on I-88 near Route 59.>>>Read More.

Nursing Home Ponzi Scheme VP Admits Guilt As CEO Negotiates Plea

He admitted in the plea agreement that he and another man misled investors about the cost of the properties they were buying — usually nursing homes or assisted living facilities — then used the extra money to make Ponzi-type payments to investors in their other LLCs.>>>Read More.

16-Year-Old Student Charged With Texting Bomb Threats

A fifth student is charged with disorderly conduct for threatening to blow up the school, police said.>>>Read More.

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