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Indiana police agencies trying out license plate camerasDec 28, 2021 6:00 am - PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) - A growing number of Indiana communities are purchasing license plate cameras that can allow police to automatically detect stolen cars or vehicle...
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Fire guts family home of Illinois officer killed in AugustDec 28, 2021 6:00 am - MAKANDA, Ill. (AP) - A fire has destroyed the family home of a southern Illinois police officer who died in August after he was allegedly struck on a Mississippi River b...
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New COVID-19 cases top 20,000 for second time this week, for a 15% positive-test rateDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - For the second time in five days, Illinois has recorded more than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases. State health officials Tuesday reported that 20,804 new cases of the respira...
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How long of a wait to get a COVID-19 test? Sites, supplies are getting stretched this weekDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois residents are finding it difficult to get a COVID-19 test as providers are being pushed to their limits amid the current surge in cases. Those fortunate enough ...
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Billing software error leaks info of 1,600 Advocate Aurora patientsDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - A billing software error sent statements containing the personal health information of over 1,600 Advocate Aurora patients to one customer on or around July 29 of this y...
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Man charged in Indiana deputy's shooting dies from COVID-19Dec 27, 2021 6:00 am - NEWBURGH, Ind. (AP) - A former town marshal charged in the September shooting of a southwest Indiana sheriff's deputy has died after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Po...
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Indiana town to seek reimbursement after corncob, hay fireDec 27, 2021 6:00 am - WINDFALL, Ind. (AP) - Officials in a small central Indiana town plan to seek reimbursement from a straw storage business after fire crews spent weeks fighting a fire smo...
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Woman's death in Chicago police custody under investigationDec 27, 2021 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A civilian oversight office is investigating the death of a woman who allegedly killed herself while in Chicago police custody. Irene Chavez, 33, was bein...
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Indiana court expands who can get emotional distress damagesDec 27, 2021 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court has expanded the limited number of people who are eligible to recover damages in lawsuits alleging negligent in...
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Staffing shortages force more flight cancellations at O'Hare, MidwayDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - COVID-19 infections created more staffing shortages for a number of U.S. airlines, forcing them to cancel more than 140 flights at both Chicago airports Monday. The Chic...