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1 Dead In Explosion At Petroleum Plant | Illinois PatchPM

Corrections officer shot victim in back: prosecutors | 2 children hurt in arson fire | Man's arm run over

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Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night:

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25-Year-Old Killed In Explosion At Seneca Petroleum In Lemont

He's accused of confronting the woman over the birthday wish from two years earlier, threatening her, assaulting her and shooting her.>>>Read More.

Corrections Officer Shot Nightclub Shooting Victim In Back: Prosecutors

Prosecutors said the 22-year-old was walking away and had his back to his killer when the corrections officer fired four shots, one of which struck and killed him.>>Read More.

2 Children Injured In Arson Fire, 1 Critical

Officials say someone threw an incendiary object in the back of the home, when a man and five children were inside.>>Read More.

Man's Arm Run Over By Commuter Bus

The man was riding a scooter on the sidewalk when it veered, causing him to fall into the road, where a bus ran over his arm, police said.>>>Read More.


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