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ALSO: Man accused of recording girl in shower | I-80 hit-and-run | Pets die in house fire | School report cards released | Fiery crash death

Police said foreign objects were discovered inside wrapped, unopened candy during a citywide trick-or-treat event.
Police said foreign objects were discovered inside wrapped, unopened candy during a citywide trick-or-treat event. (Waukegan Police Department via Facebook)

Police were asking parents to check Halloween candy before letting children eat it after "foreign objects" were reportedly found in wrapped, unopened candy after a trick-or-treat event.

Meanwhile, a teenager was dead and seven people were wounded in a mass shooting at a party near an Illinois university campus early Sunday. Students from several universities were among the victims.

Plus, a pedestrian who had gotten out of a vehicle was struck while standing on the shoulder of I-80 in a hit-and-run, state police said.

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Mass Shooting At Party Near University Campus Leaves Teen Dead, 7 Injured: Police

One person was killed and seven were injured — including several college students — in a shooting early Sunday at a party near an Illinois university campus. No arrests had been made.

'Foreign Objects' Found In Halloween Candy, Suburban Police Department Says

Police said the objects were discovered inside wrapped, unopened candy during a citywide trick-or-treat event. Parents and guardians are urged to carefully inspect all candy before allowing children to eat it.

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16 First-Class Saint Relics Arrive At Parish For All Saints Day

In observance of All Saints Day, the suburban parish is hosting 16 first-class saint relics for prayer and veneration through Nov. 8.

'Tragic Accident': 2 Vehicles Fatally Hit Man, 60

The man, 60, was crossing the street when he was struck by two vehicles, police said. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Man Recorded Teen Girl Getting In, Out Of Shower: Police

Police said recordings, taken without the girl's knowledge, were discovered by her mother.

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Several Pets Killed In House Fire: Authorities

All family members who were home at the time of the fire evacuated without injury, but several pets perished, authorities said. Six people were displaced due to the blaze.

Person Struck, Critically Injured in I-80 Hit-And-Run: Illinois State Police

An ejection was initially reported; however, the person struck was a passenger who had gotten out of the vehicle and was struck while standing on the shoulder, state police said.

Man Shot To Death Halloween Night, Police Seek Public's Help

People and businesses in the area of the incident are asked to check surveillance footage around the time it happened Halloween night.

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IL Report Cards Released For 2026: See How Your School Performed

New state data shows gains in reading and math proficiency, a record graduation rate and changes in how state public schools are evaluated.

Man Crashes Into Tree, Dies In Fiery Crash: Police

Firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze and found the man unresponsive in the driver's seat, according to police.

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