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Man Accused Of Intentionally Running Over Wife, Fleeing Scene

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Authorities allege the man backed into his wife in a driveway, ran over her twice and then fled the scene without helping her.>>Read More.

Toddler Was Looking For Juice When He Found Unattended Gun And Shot Himself: Prosecutor

The boyfriend of the 2-year-old's mother told police he hid the gun between layers of clothing on the closet floor, the prosecutor said.>>Read More.

Suburban Alderperson Charged After Dead Voter Ballot Returned

She is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities alleged she submitted a vote-by-mail ballot on behalf of her deceased mother during the 2026 General Primary Election.>>Read more.

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Forest Preserve: Authorities

The man is described as about 6 feet tall, with a long brown-and-blond beard reaching his chest, officials said. He was wearing a dark shirt, black beanie, dark sunglasses and a zip-up black jacket with a red stripe on the shoulder, according to authorities.>>Read More.


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