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Man dies in Palatine crash
Man dies in Palatine crash

A 24-year-old man was pronounced dead this morning after his car struck a tree in north suburban Palatine, officials said.

Burnham police investigate bones found near railroad Burnham police investigate bones found near railroad

Police in Burnham are looking for a possible burial site after an Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad worker found a skull believed to be human resting near the tracks just a few steps over the state line in Illinois.
Police: 5 deaths in rural Illinois town were murder-suicide Police: 5 deaths in rural Illinois town were murder-suicide

EMINGTON, Ill. -- Investigators today called the Friday shooting deaths of five people in Downstate Emington a murder-suicide, but declined to say who they think pulled the trigger of the semi-automatic pistol found at the scene.
3 years after rail deal, 2 suburbs heartened by approval of overpasses 3 years after rail deal, 2 suburbs heartened by approval of overpasses

Amid suburban fears that increased railroad traffic will aggravate delays at crossings, state officials have nailed down plans to build a pair of overpasses that would eliminate backups at the two worst locations.
Illinois coal plants ahead of EPA mercury rule Illinois coal plants ahead of EPA mercury rule

Most Illinois utilities won't miss a beat when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires coal-fired power plants to control mercury emissions for the first time -- a decision environmental and health advocates say will reduce developmental problems in children but some industry groups complain is too restrictive.
Man shot to death in South Side robbery attempt Man shot to death in South Side robbery attempt

A man was shot to death in his car when he tried to escape a man who came up to his car and tried to rob him, police said.
5 injured in vehicle accident on South Side 5 injured in vehicle accident on South Side

Five people were injured this morning in a vehicle accident in the city's Wrightwood neighborhood on the South Side, officials said.
Woman held on $2 million bond in infant stabbing Woman held on $2 million bond in infant stabbing

A woman charged with attempted murder was ordered held on $2 million bond today after police found a 9-month-old boy stabbed in the head in a residence in northwest suburban Harvard Friday morning.

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