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Coroner IDs snowmobiler | Taxidermied animals not included | $75M Ponzi defendant blames Facebook | No pet breeders | Chief attends SOTU

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Soldier From Illinois Dies In Diving Accident

The body of Army Staff Sgt. Matt Morgan was recovered Monday off the coast of Okinawa.

Coroner IDs Man Killed When Snowmobile Fell Through Ice

Preliminary results from an autopsy on the 40-year-old man show he died from drowning.

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Taxidermy And Murals In Just-Listed Private Museum

The never-lived-in mansion also includes sculptures and other art, but you'll have to redo the kitchen — and the stuffed jungle animals don't come with the property.

$75M Ponzi Scheme Criminal Defendant Blames Facebook

Income Store owner Ken Courtright may face 20 years in federal prison if convicted of his criminal charge.

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Naperville Nixes Sales From Commercial Dog, Cat Breeders: Report

Naperville has joined a growing number of suburbs that are banning the sale of cats and dogs from commercial breeders.

Aurora's Police Chief Took Special Item To State Of Union Address

Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman was Rep. Bill Foster's guest at Tuesday's speech and paid tribute to the victim of the Henry Pratt shooting.

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