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5-Year-Old, 3 Others Killed In Fiery Crash: Sheriff

Witnesses reported that a 2021 Honda Accord had been traveling recklessly prior to the collision, the sheriff's office said, crossing the center line at a high rate of speed and passing other motorists moments before hitting another vehicle head on.>>Read More.

Child, 4, Left Home All Alone, Police Find Mom Was At Work: Police

The 26-year-old mother faces charges after police say officers found the sleeping child was home alone.>>Read More.

Barstool Sports' Cody 'Beef' Franke, An Illinois Native, Dies At Age 31

Franke, 31, a former golf pro and suburban native, died over the weekend after suffering a "sudden medical issue.">>Read More.

Mom Of High School Student Who Died Suggests Changes

The mother of the 16-year-old also said many books that are students' required reading involve death, murder, suicide and other depressing societal issues. "We must be very cautious in the education world about the number of books with the theme of death and depression we require our youth to decipher.">>Read More.

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