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Slain Chicago Police Officer Identified, 3 In Custody

A prayer vigil is scheduled for 29-year-old Officer Ella French.

Illinois Woman Killed In Alaska Sightseeing Plane Crash

Janet Kroll, 77, of Illinois, was one of five passengers who were killed in the crash, along with the pilot, reports say.

Field Of Dreams Game: MLB Built It, Fans To Come To Iowa Thursday

The White Sox will face the Yankees, but will former Cub Anthony Rizzo play after his COVID-19 diagnosis?

Morton Arboretum To Replace 300 Trees Lost In June Tornado

Residents who lost trees in the devastating June 20 tornado can contact Morton Arboretum for a tree replacement.

Body Found In 1974: Can You Help Solve Cold Case?

The Will County Coroner's Office announced Monday that it has teamed up with Othram to identify a 1974 John Doe found near Channahon.

Man Drowns Trying To Save Girlfriend's Daughter

The 43-year-old man was with his girlfriend and her three daughters when one of the girls began to struggle, the Lake County Sheriff said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 'Suicide By Cop' Attempted By Tenant During Eviction: Sheriff
• Man Fatally Shot Himself At Lockport Gun Shop: Sheriff
• Dispatcher Apologizes For Lack Of Siren: Inquiry
• 4 Dogs Found Dead Inside Home After Fire
• 'DEA Agent' Attempts To Dupe Resident With Phone Scam: Blotter
• Felony Hit-And-Run Charge Filed After Man In Wheelchair Struck
• Man Gets Prison For Selling LSD To Cops
• Police Car Hits 71-Year-Old Bicyclist
• Teen Missing Almost 2 Weeks

Across America

• Dixie Fire Becomes CA's Second Largest Wildfire Ever
• 100-Year-Old Woman Is World's Oldest Competitive Powerlifter

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