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Boy’s Death Classified As ‘Suspicious’ As Investigation Continues

A 911 call details the emergency response after the 8-year-old was found unresponsive in his home in June.>>Read More.

'Big Boy' Locomotive Returns To Chicago Area: Where To See It

Retired in 1961, the 1.2-million pound steam locomotive will make its way through the Chicago area again on Friday. Here's where you can see it.>>Read More.

Family Mass Murders: Teen Girl Arrested, 16-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder, Dismemberment

Prosecutors will seek to transfer the girl's case to adult court. Her father reportedly said she plotted the killings of her grandmother, aunt and other relatives with her boyfriend.>>Read More.

Car Struck After Driving Onto Tracks: Police

Police said the car entered the railroad tracks after disregarding lowered crossing gates and activated warning signals.>>Read more.


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