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Feces-Borne Parasite Sickens 243 At IL McDonald's, Country Club

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating.

Video Of Dead Dog At IL Animal Shelter Prompts Calls For Change

Allegations also surfaced of police euthanizing dogs by shooting them.

Police Save Man Trying To Jump From Overpass

Three officers — two off-duty — rushed to rescue a man who tried to leap from an overpass.

Gold Pyramid House May Be Demolished After Devastating Fire

Fire and water damaged totaled more than $3 million at the iconic home and tourist attraction.

1 Dead In Van Fire In Church Parking Lot

The police and fire departments are investigating the incident Thursday in a church parking lot, the village said.

Brookfield Zoo Addresses PETA Lawsuit

The zoo said PETA's allegations of a “cover-up” are false and hurtful.

Man Demands Free Meat, Refuses To Leave Panda Express: Cops

The customer got angry, saying employees should give it to him since they were going to throw it out at closing anyway.

Chicago Is Rats' Most Beloved City In US, Yet Another Study Shows

"The abundance of garbage and buildings in The Windy City makes it a great location for rats," the report said.

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• Buckling Pavement Closes Roads
• Elderly Man Robbed
• IL Student Who Had Overseas Brain Hemorrhage Dies
• Armed Robbery At Spa
• Woman Struck By Lightning At Music Fest Identified
• How To Help Victims Of Devastating Apartment Fire
• Sex Cult Leader's 'Princess' Sentenced
• Man Banned From ER
• Cubs' Pitcher Swings For 6-Foot Fences, Misses
• Man Dressed As Construction Worker Tries To Rob Bank
• Girl, 10, Locked In Basement By Parents Who Claimed She Was Possessed: Cops

Across America

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