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First-Month Marijuana Sales Generate $10.5 Million In Tax Revenue

Money spent on recreational cannabis in January will soon begin flowing to places hurt most by the "failed war on drugs," state officials said.

6-Week-Old Seriously Hurt, Man Charged

A woman was also charged with child endangerment after the newborn was transferred to a Chicago hospital with serious injuries.

Zettlmeier's Open All Night Ahead Of Fat Tuesday Rush

Owner Dawn Zettlmeier said paczki lovers have come in as early as 3 a.m. on Fat Tuesday to get their paczki, and the store will be open even earlier this year.

Missing 95-Year-Old Man Found Dead

The 95-year-old man who was reported missing after leaving his home on foot early Friday was found dead on a nearby property Saturday.

Couple Told To Divorce To Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs

A suburban couple struggling with medical bills claims the government told them to get a divorce to lower their out-of-pocket cost.

Thousands Sign Petition To Save Indiana Beach, Meetup Planned

A Change.org petition to "Help Save Indiana Beach" had more than 33,000 signatures as of Saturday, Feb. 22. The tourist attraction has closed after nearly a century.

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• Family Dog Missing Since Wednesday
• 8th-Grader's Unsolved Murder Not A Cold Case: Police
• Paczki Day Busiest Of The Year For Bakery
• Scammers 'Spoofing' Residents' Caller ID
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