Ex-School Counselor Accused Of Prostitution | Sledgehammer Threat | Woman Dead In Oxygen System Fire: IL News

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Ex-School Counselor Accused Of Prostitution Claimed She Was Being Impersonated: Police

A former suburban school counselor and girls swim coach charged with prostitution reportedly told police someone was impersonating her on a website where prosecutors say she advertised sexual services. Officials allege she sent messages identifying herself as a sex worker and advertising sexual services.

Clerk Threatened With Sledgehammer, Gaming Machines Hit In Gas Station Smash & Grab

Police say multiple masked suspects emerged from each vehicle and entered the store with sledgehammers and crowbars, and one suspect jumped the counter and threatened the clerk with the hammer, ordering them to open the cash register drawers.

Woman, 62, Dies After Fire Involving Home Oxygen System: Coroner

Before emergency crews arrived, family members had extinguished a small fire involving a home oxygen system and called 911, authorities said.

Man Convicted Of Murder In Home Invasion That Left Woman Dead

A 36-year-old man has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in connection with a 2018 home invasion that left a woman dead and two others injured.

Renewed Hope As Lost Dog Believed Spotted, His 'Person' Won't Give Up

"If I can keep the awareness up about him, maybe—just maybe—there’ll be a miracle," Grant told Patch.

Baby Goat Is Likely Source Of E. Coli Infections At Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm: Health Department

Of 159 probable infections, seven were confirmed. Officials say the cases are likely tied to a baby goat in the petting zoo.

Police In Riot Gear Confront Protesters

Police officers wearing riot helmets reportedly lined up outside a suburban village hall as protesters continued demanding the firing of a sergeant who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman during a mental health crisis earlier this year.

Ex-Gov. Blagojevich Writes Prison Memoir Of Time Behind Bars

This is Blagojevich's second book. His first came out in the wake of the scandal that resulted in him serving prison time.

Controversial Referee Call Ending Suburban Team's Perfect Season Draws National Attention

A suburban high school team's undefeated football season came to an abrupt end after an inadvertent whistle erased what would have been a game-winning touchdown in a 32-28 playoff loss.