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Man Apologized After Stabbing Dad: PD | Hospital Grades | GOP Forum

Plus: Advocate Aurora Announces National Merger, Kids Raise Money For Girl With Brain Tumor​, Man Killed In Robbery ID'd, Binny's Burglary.

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Advocate Aurora Announces National Merger With Atrium Health

The new organization will serve 5.5 million patients across Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.


Chicago Ridge Man Apologized To Mom After Stabbing Dad 11 Times: Cops

New details emerge about Chicago Ridge stabbing, where a 21-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder of his father.

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High School Students Raise Money For Frankfort Girl With Brain Tumor

Students at Oak Forest High School raised $1,000 for Maggie DeVries, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in January.

New Illinois Hospital Safety Grades: 34 Get 'A' Grade

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox was among those receiving the top marks.

Man Killed In Armed Robbery ID'd By Will County Sheriff's Office

One of the pair of armed robbers was shot and killed April 30 during the robbery by an unidentified person at Ryan's Pub in Frankfort.

5 Of 6 GOP Candidates For IL-06 Attend League Of Women Voters Forum

In the league's format, candidates respond to the questions and do not engage with each other, meaning debate is not allowed.

Group Stole Fancy Champagne From Orland Park Binny's, 2 Arrested: OPPD

Police said a case of Dom Pérignon and a few cases of another type of champagne that retails for hundreds of dollars were stolen in March.


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