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Girl, 10, Dies Days After Truck Crashes Into Creek | Man Tries To Lure Women Into Truck | ISP Squad Car Hit
ALSO: Blind terrier up for America's Favorite Pet | Tax fraud indictment | $4K theft at CVS | Locations for ashes | 'Get Behind the Vest'
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Girl, 10, Dies Days After Truck Crashes Into Creek In Alleged DUI In Kankakee County
The girl was one of 2 children critically injured when the truck they were riding in crashed into partially frozen creek water.
- RELATED: 2 Children In Critical Condition After Drunk Driver Crashes Truck Into Creek: Kankakee Co. Sheriff
Man Tries To Lure Women Into Truck Twice, Minutes Apart: Tinley Police
The incidents were reported Sunday, Feb. 15, Tinley Park police said.
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State Police Squad Car Struck On I-80, Oak Lawn Man Charged In Crash: State Police
The crash happened on I-80 near New Lenox on Feb. 15, Illinois State Police said.
Chicago Heights Woman & Tax Preparer Filed More Than 2 Dozen Fraudulent Tax Returns: U.S. Atty
The woman filed the returns from 2020-2024 while working at her business Hall Tax & Services Corp., of Flossmoor.
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'Small But Mighty' Blind Terrier In The Running For 'America's Favorite Pet'
Kahlua from Tinley Park is a "smart, playful, sassy girl" who lost one eye to glaucoma, and is now blind in her remaining eye.
2 Men Steal $4,000 In Merchandise From New Lenox CVS: Police
The incident happened on Feb. 9.
Ashes Offered At Airports, Train Stations And Parks For Catholics On Ash Wednesday
Parishes across Chicagoland will host Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 18. Commuters can also get ashes at O'Hare, Midway and Union Station.
Pre-Parade Fundraiser Bash at 115 Bourbon Street Opens South Side Irish Parade Season
The annual pre-parade fundraiser at 115 Bourbon Street on Feb. 21 features Irish music, bites, beverages and selection of the Parade Queen.
Heaps Of Pancakes Will Be Served At 19th Ward 'Get Behind The Vest' Breakfast
The pancake breakfast is set for Feb. 22, with other events planned to raise money to buy bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers.
Oak Lawn Spartans Will Play Reavis Rams In Regular Season Game At Wrigley Field
The Oak Lawn Community High School and Reavis High School baseball teams will meet up at the Friendly Confines, Sunday, April 12.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Required Boat Safety Class
The 8-hour Boat America class will be held Feb. 21 at Water Werks Boat Sales in Country Club Hills.
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