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Man Grabs Girl Walking Dog, Tries To Lure 2nd Girl From Car: Police

Police said a girl was walking her dog when a man walking in the opposite direction grabbed her by the shoulders, but she was able to get away. A second incident was reported several days later, when a man in a car pulled up alongside a girl and the driver began trying to talk to the girl before getting out of the vehicle, prompting her to run.>>Read More.

Woman Rescues Boy Who Nearly Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park

Bystanders waded in and rescued two people, including a young boy, who were drowning, police said.>>Read More.

IL Lottery Player Wins $900,000 In Online Game

One Illinois Lottery player recently won $900,000 playing Lucky Day Lotto online.>>Read More.

Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Cyclist Killed

After a 37-year-old bicyclist was struck by two vehicles Tuesday night, one driver stayed, but the other fled the scene.>>Read More.


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