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Man Accused of Hitting Mom Dies in Jail

This week's news roundup.

Thomas Puchmelter hanged himself with a sheet in his cell at Adult Correctional Facility Feb. 18.

 

The Congressman and a delegation of seven congressional members had been visiting Christchurch, where the earthquake occurred Feb. 21.

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Edward Bachner, formerly of LITH and currently in custody at Ogle County Jail, is accused of trying to poison his wife to collect insurance money.

District 300 and its food service company, Aramark, have partnered to provide healthier meal choices for students.

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Officer Josh Latina will be running into the frigid Lake Michigan water as part of the Illinois Torch Run Super Polar Plunge.

 


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