Toulon shooting leaves deputy dead and neighbors slain
Illinois State Police say Curtis Thompson, 60, killed Stark County Deputy Adam Streicher and neighbors James and Janet Geisenhagen, then was wounded in a gunfight after taking Streicher’s weapon and squad car. The suspect was later stopped and injured as police closed in. The town of Toulon, near Peoria, has about 1,300 residents.
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Chicago police bury three officers as deaths raise questions
In nine months Chicago Police bury three officers shot in the head as funerals bring grief to families. Police review subpoena and arrest practices after the latest killings while officials discuss potential changes and safety measures.
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Record primary fund-raising for Illinois governor race tops 28 million
Illinois six gubernatorial candidates raised 28.4 million for the primary, a record and about double the totals from 1994 and 1998. Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood led funds with 8.04 million but finished third in the Republican primary, spending about 32.72 per vote. Democratic and Republican totals are forecast to set further records.
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