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Woman Defrauded Low-Income Daycare Program, Bought Bentley: Feds

Aleesha McDowell, 41, is accused in a $6.1 million money laundering scheme and accused of buying a $230K car and home with the money.

Pregnant EMT Dies In House Fire, Family Says

She was due to give birth to her son on Saturday. Her family vows to pay tribute to her with a special memorial.

IL Reports 6,190 New Cases, 85 Deaths, As Vaccine Starts To Ship

Thousands of vaccine doses may already be in Chicago, ready to distribute as soon as FDA approval comes through, according to media reports.

Leo Bialek, 102-Year-Old Veteran, Dies From COVID-19

The World War II veteran died from COVID-19 on Nov. 27, according to family. He was 102 years old.

State's Attorney: We Won't Enforce Indoor Dining Ban

He said he won't prosecute cases regarding businesses breaking indoor dining mandates

Mom Who Lost 3 Kids In Tragic Deaths Dies From COVID-19

Angeline Pindel was 95 years old. She and her husband lost three of their six children in separate tragedies.

'Chance The Snapper' Catcher 'Alligator Robb' Gives Health Update

Frank Robb, who is in need of surgery to repair a heart valve, offered a health update Friday.

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• Shoplifter Pulls Knife On Walmart Worker: Police
• Santa Continues Parade Through Town
• Rash Of Stolen Vehicles
• Resident Confronts Burglary Suspect
• Gun Stolen From Unlocked Car
• Patient Punches Nurse: Police
• 'Bookie Butcher' Sentenced For Tax Evasion, Sports Betting
• Best Christmas Displays Sought For The 2020 Patch Tour o' Lights
• At Least 42 Shot, 11 Killed In Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Violence

Across America

• Fauci: U.S. May See 'Surge Upon Surge' Of Virus In Weeks Ahead
• Moderna Asking U.S., European Regulators To OK Its Virus Shots

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