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Homeless Man Found Dead In Snow

Police said the 45-year-old was known to be living in a tent in a wooded area. Police are asking anyone who has information on him to contact investigators.

Rep Responds To Legionnaires' Threat Apology; House Expunges Statement

Illinois House vote will expunge Kifowit's "broth of Legionnella" comment.

'Beautiful Soul' Dr. Tamara O'Neal Remembered

Hundreds packed a church in Indiana to say goodbye to the beloved Mercy ER doctor.

Masturbating School Janitor Freed From Prison

The Joliet man was released from prison after Lisa Madigan's Office intervened on the case.

Alert Retail Employees Save Seniors From 'Grandparent Scam'

Seniors were buying gift cards at local stores to bail grandkids out of jail when retail employees intervened, police said.

Man Found Dead In Garbage Truck

The driver of the privately owned truck found his body while emptying the truck at about 8:30 a.m.

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