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Man drives onto train tracks | Murder charge in Fox River fatal | Priest sexual assault case gets major pretrial ruling

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Man Extradited From Poland 6 Years After Fatal Wheeling Crash

Police say Sebastian Kuczek fled the U.S. after a three-vehicle crash that killed two people on Lake Cook Road.

Christkindlmarket Announces 3 Chicago Holiday Market Locations, Including 1 In The Suburbs

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The suburban location of the German-style holiday market will be the largest of the three, with more than 60 vendors slated to participate.

Man In Serious Condition After Intentionally Driving Onto Train Tracks: Police

A driver was hospitalized in serious condition after driving onto tracks in Lake Forest and being struck by a freight train, police said.

Fox River Fatal: Murder Charge Filed Against Boater

Richard Stevenson, 45, also faces 8 DUI-related felony charges in the July 25 fatal collision.

Priest Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods: Joliet Diocese Attorney Wins Big Pretrial Ruling

Jeffrey Archambeault is the lawyer for the Diocese of Joliet who managed to punch several holes in Jane Doe's Will County civil lawsuit.

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