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Man Handed 8-Year Sentence For Events Leading To Officer Krystal Rivera's Deadly Shooting

Krystal Rivera, 36, was a four-year veteran with the Chicago Police Department when she was shot and killed by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker, on June 5, 2025.

Drunk Teen With Machine Gun Accidentally Shoots Younger Sister: Prosecutors

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Eddie Guzman-Alvarado, 18, of North Chicago, was handling a machine gun when it discharged, and he is already on probation for a previous weapons offense, prosecutors said.

Frankfort Woman's Organ Donor Story Touches Viewers In New DocuSeries

A new docuseries exploring the impact and humanity of organ, eye and tissue donation tells the story of Frankfort's Maddie Grobmeier, who died in 2019 at age 18, after suffering an acute asthma attack.

Palatine Man Indicted On Federal Re-Entry Charge After Prior Deportation

The Mexican national pleaded not guilty Tuesday after a federal indictment alleged he re-entered the U.S. after removal.

Invasive 'Crazy Worms' In Illinois, Other States Prompts Warning

The Asian jumping worm has been reported in several states, including Illinois and Indiana. It's known for "thrashing" when found.

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