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PTA Targets Coaches The Illinois PTA is calling for criminal prosecution of coaches whogive students drugs to lose weight. The resolution, passed at thePTA's annual convention over the weekend, follows disclosures that a10-year-old boy was given a diuretic to lose weight before a weigh-infor the Palos Stars Junior Football League. Palos Park pediatricianDr. George Harris said diuretics, laxatives and enemas can endangeryoung athletes' health.Fatal Crash Ends FightAn angered husband trying to cut off his estranged wife's car waskilled early Sunday when his car crashed into the median at 1928 N.Kedzie. The woman told police that Luis Perez, 37, of the 3500 blockof West Lyndale, …