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Crime and Public Safety

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State's attorney's office reviewing possible charges in Dolton shooting death of 31-year-old basketball player

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Man sentenced to 10 years in Monee crash that killed Beecher man

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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