Antique Gun Worn For Halloween Costume Discharges At Restaurant | IL PatchPM

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Gun Worn As Part Of Halloween Costume Accidentally Discharged At Eatery, Restaurant Says

Police were called to the business Tuesday night after an antique gun that was worn as part of a Halloween costume fell to the floor and discharged, the restaurant shared.>>Read More

Fugitive Murderer's Stolen Truck Abandoned In IL After Prison Break: Authorities

He should be considered dangerous, according to authorities, who warned that people should not attempt to apprehend him.>>Read more.

Bystanders Pull Driver From Burning Vehicle After Crash

Before emergency personnel arrived, two bystanders pulled the patient from the burning vehicle and moved the person to safety, officials said.>>Read More.

School Board Member Charged With Fraud In $1.3M Bribery Scheme Involving Air Purifiers

The former board president and current board member is accused of accepting payment from one of the companies she worked for in exchange for using her position to push the district to make a $2.7 million purchase of wearable air purifiers from a reselling company.>>Read More.

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