Illinois state trooper struck, killed while removing debris on I-55
CHANNAHON, Ill. - An Illinois state trooper was struck and killed Monday night along Interstate 55 outside of Joliet. According to Illinois State Police, the deadly crash happened at about 9:45 p.m. > react
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