5-Year-Old Shot By 8-Year-Old: IL PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

Boy, 5, Shot By 8-Year-Old Relative: Cops

The child was shot while in the care of a family member when police believe an 8-year-old relative picked up the weapon and shot the 5-year-old in a bedroom.>>Read More.

Rabid Bat Sparks Warning From Health Department

“Bats are often the most common carrier of rabies. We want our residents to be informed of the potential dangers of rabid animals and stay away from bats and any wild or unfamiliar animal.”>>Read More.

Mother Of Missing Woman Found Dead: 'He Literally Treated Her Like Garbage'

"We are still waiting for answers," Jennifer Bos said during a news conference. "I don't know how my daughter died." Meanwhile, the man accused of concealing Megan Bos' body in a trash can is free under the SAFE-T Act.>>Read More.

Local Teacher May Have Shared Students' Photos With Pedophiles: Police

A suburban elementary school teacher who is accused of possessing child pornography may have also shared pictures of local children posted on social media with pedophiles, police said.>>Read More.

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