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Dunkin' Worker Spit 'Piece Of Mucus' In Trooper's Coffee: Police

The now-fired employee faces multiple charges, and troopers will no longer patronize that location, police said.

Illinois Sisters, 10 And 12, Seriously Hurt In Jet-Ski Crash

One girl was released from the hospital Thursday and the other remains unconscious in an intensive care unit, their mother told Patch.

Officer Still On Paid Leave 7 Months After Fatal Crash

She was charged with DUI in connection with a crash that killed another officer.

New Coronavirus Rules For Cook County Bars, Health Clubs

New restrictions were announced Monday.

Activist, 17, Who Opposed Police In Schools, Killed In Shooting

A youth activist who advocated the removal of police officers from schools died Sunday, two days after he was found shot.

3rd Niles Officer Dies From Crash Injuries, Services Planned

Sgt. Joseph Lazo had been hospitalized from a July motorcycle crash that also killed two other Niles police officers in Texas.

Winning $1M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold

The lucky ticket matched all five numbers in the July 24 Mega Millions drawing.

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