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Shardaa Gray, CNN

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Teen spends day with Chicago Fire Department as Make-A-Wish Illinois' 20,000th wish

A Chicago teenager’s dream came true when Make-A-Wish made her its 20,000th wish recipient, giving 17-year-old Kayleigh Carpenter an unforgettable day as an honorary firefighter complete with emergency drills, a fireboat ride and a surprise visit from a Chicago Fire star.

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Mother to remain held, charged with stabbing her 3 kids, 1 fatally, in Logan Square

A mother will remain in jail after appearing in court on Sunday, accused of stabbing her children before setting their house on fire in Logan Square on the Fourth of July.