Murder Conviction Overturned For 3rd Time, Man Freed | PatchPM

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Man Convicted In 2001 Burrito Express Murder Released After Conviction Overturned

Smith was convicted three times in the murder of restaurant owner Raul Briseno, but the conviction was overturned by an appellate court.

Helmut Jahn, World-Famous Architect, Killed While On Bike Ride

The famous architect who designed Chicago's Thompson Center has been confirmed as the victim of a Saturday crash in Campton Hills.

Teen Scores 'Perfect 36' On ACT

Kelly Hughes became the ninth Marist High School student to ace the ACT test with a perfect score of 36.

3 Killed In Starved Rock State Park Explosion Identified: Coroner

Coroner Rich Ploch said the men might have been cooking fish or lighting a fire with the black powder.

Cubs Manager and 'Chicago Med' Actress Go Public With Romance

It's Instagram official, Cubs Manager David Ross and NBC "Chicago Med" Actress Torrey DeVitto are dating.

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• Habitat For Humanity Home Helps Mom Achieve Dream
• Case Of 'Hollywood Ripper', Glenview Native Featured On TV Show
• Teacher Fired After She Says She Suffered Illnesses

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