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Man Committed Suicide In Jail Cell: Source

He was facing immense child support payments which he could no longer afford, according to a source close to the family. Authorities have yet to pinpoint his cause of death.

Names Of Children, Parents Killed In Rural Illinois Fire Released

A couple and their four children perished in the fire after their 17-year-old son called for help.

Hastert Lawsuit Thrown Out, Plaintiff Could Sue Yorkville Schools

One of two civil suits was dismissed by a Kendall County judge.

How To Cook Thanksgiving Without Burning Your House Down

Whatever you do, don't try to use a fryer indoors.

Mom Who Killed Disabled Daughter Must Return To Prison

Bonnie Liltz, 58, must go back to jail next week to continue serving her term, but she still could have her sentenced reduced.

'It Was Chaos' As Students Loot Local Restaurant

Northwestern University undergraduates tried to steal everything that wasn't nailed down at Tommy Nevin's Pub last Thursday, staff said.

Feds Seek To Strip Citizenship From Aurora Sex Offender, 4 Others

The native of Mexico admitted abusing a 12-year-old family member, but only after his citizenship application was approved.

Movies Out Thanksgiving Weekend: 'Darkest Hour,' 'Coco' And More

How did Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Story" come to be? Plus Winston Churchill comes to life and a young boy goes on a quest to find fame.

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• Cop Cited For Racist, Abusive Facebook Posts
• Juvenile Admits To Stealing Car: Cops
• Thieves Steal $3K Platinum Diamond Earrings
• $3M Award In Fatal Blood Clot Lawsuit Against Hospital
• Fiery Crash Leads To DUI Arrest
• Blackhawks CEO Helps Food Pantry Prep Thanksgiving Meals
• Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Underage Boy
• City Council Won't Bow To Local Dog Activists

Across America

• U.S. Navy Plane Crashes In Western Pacific, 3 Missing
• Parasitic Worm From Vietnam May Be Killing Veterans
• Rand Paul In Constant Pain Since Attack: Wife

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