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Rhinoceros gets CT scan | McD's goes global | Teen hit by train | Another fake weed death | Kids ride for free | Sailor steals grenades

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Sema'j Crosby Tragedy, One Year Later

One year ago this week, Will County was jarred by the disappearance of a happy and bubbly little girl, barely 1 year old. Two days later, everyone learned the agonizing mystery had come to a sad ending.

Black Rhinoceros Undergoes Portable CT Scan At Brookfield Zoo

Zoo officials believe she's the first of her species to get a scan.

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New McDonald's HQ's 'Global' Restaurant Opens

The new location offers a rotating menu of food from the chain's locations around the world.

Teen Killed After He's Hit By Freight Train

It happened Tuesday night near the 80th Avenue Station, according to the Will Co. Coroner's Office.

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4th Death Linked To Fake Weed, Rat Poison In Illinois

The synthetic drug laced with a lethal anticoagulant has killed four people and hospitalized another 151 so far.

Children Ride For Free On Metra On Thursday

Children with a fare-paying parent can ride free for "Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day."


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