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Patch Flash: Two Dead After Tollway Driver Goes Wrong Way

Chicagoland news to talk about: Little girl rides gator; Tips to prevent sexual abuse.

Saturday night, colliding with another car head-on.  According to police, the man used an emergency turnaround lane to cross the median. Two passengers are dead, and the drivers remain in serious condition at area hospitals.

Two bicyclists jumped in the water and pulled the man and 12-year-old out. The 12-year-old is in stable condition.  

A 48-year-old Winnetka resident was recently charged with sexual abuse of a Wilmette juvenile. Winnetka-Kenilworth Patch spoke with DCFS and provides advice about

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The good news is that lifelong Bears fan and Dierking is currently at Bears training camp in Bourbainnais practicing with the pros and trying to prove himself.

Check out the photo of this 4-year-old girl at RomeoFest who had no fear. A Romeoville Patch photographer captured the while most of the crowd kept a respectful distance. The alligator, Bubba, and other cold-blooded creatures were brought to the fest by Jim Nesci.

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