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2 Kids Critically Hurt After Drunken Driver Crashes Truck Into Creek, Cops Say | Illinois PatchPM

City sued over reparations | Driver that killed cop might get out of jail | ICE joked about shooting | Woman puts man in headlock at market

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2 Children In Critical Condition After Drunken Driver Crashes Truck Into Creek: Sheriff

Deputies at the scene discovered a dark-colored pickup truck partially submerged in nearly two feet of partially frozen creek water. The vehicle was being driven by 58-year-old Phyllis A. Moses, of Pembroke Township, and had two young children inside at the time.

Conservative Lawyer Group Sues City Over Reparations Payments

Judicial Watch, an organization of conservative lawyers, argues the city's reparations program is unconstitutional.

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Jailed Driver Convicted In Crash That Killed Suburban Cop 'Likely' To Be Released This Year: Report

Officer Robert Fryc, 43, died one year ago while driving to work when his car was struck by another that had veered into oncoming traffic.

New Marimar Martinez Shooting Evidence Shows Border Patrol Agent Joked In Aftermath, Praised By Bovino

Lawyers for Marimar Martinez have accused the Trump administration of mishandling the investigation and spreading lies about the shooting.

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She Put Man In Headlock At Tony's Fresh Market While Video Surveillance Captured Her Crime: Joliet Police

She was processed at the Joliet Police Department and subsequently transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.


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