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1 Dead After Car Plunges Into Pond | Man Joins 'Millionaire's Club' | Stolen Holy Water Cruets: IL Weekend

Massive structure fire diverts traffic | Missing teen | Motorcyclist dies in crash with semi | "Senior assassin" brings cops to school

Police believe a vehicle wound up in a pond, killing the driver, after failing to negotiate a curve.
Police believe a vehicle wound up in a pond, killing the driver, after failing to negotiate a curve. (Grundy County Emergency Management Agency)

Emergency crews worked to recover a submerged vehicle and the driver's body after police say the car apparently failed to negotiate a curve in the road and plunged into the water.

Meanwhile, a suburban man says his late father's memory inspired the lotto win that helped him join the "Millionaire's Club."

Plus, a lack of fire hydrants had firefighters diverting traffic as they shuttled in water to battle a major blaze.

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1 Dead After Vehicle Found Submerged Upside Down In Creek: Authorities

Rescue swimmers removed the sole occupant, who was pronounced dead at a hospital, authorities said. Police believe the car wound up in the water after failing to negotiate a curve.

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Thieves Steal Church's Silver Cruets Used For Holy Water

According to police, the trio had entered the church seeking cash before the theft.

Illinois Lottery

'Music Man' Wins $1 Million Jackpot In Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

A lucky suburban man is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the memory of his late father.

Dramatic Structure Fire Diverts Traffic

People were asked to avoid the area, as water was being shuttled in due to a lack of nearby hydrants.

Justice Police Department

Girl, 16, Missing Since Saturday

Katherine Pichardo, 16, was last seen leaving her home Saturday evening, police said.

25-Year-Old Killed In Crash On I-55 Involving Motorcycle, Semi

The 25-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after noon Saturday.

2 Police Officers Injured In Confrontation With Man In Domestic Incident, Suspect In Custody: Police

Officers were responding to a domestic disturbance when they were confronted by a man, and an altercation ensued, police said.

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Lawsuit Seeks Answers After Woman Suffers Brain Damage Following Encounter With Police: Report

A police spokesperson declined interview requests but said Williams was injured in an altercation at a bar on Howard Street and was bleeding while trying to get into a passing car and not responding to officers. But her mother says she was never told why her daughter is unresponsive.

Senior Assassin Game In Draws Police To School: 'This Could Lead To Dangerous Situation'

"This game typically involves students being assigned another 'student-target' and attempting to eliminate them using water guns, while avoiding being tagged themselves. While often intended as a fun tradition, the way the game is played can create serious safety concerns. This could lead to a dangerous situation."

Will County Sheriff's Office

Triple Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

She is charged with murder in the deaths of her children's father, his mother and his stepfather.

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