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Semi on fire snarls traffic on I-80 | Man dies in wrong-way crash | Protesters demand accountability in woman's police shooting death

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

Armed Robber Shoots At Officers, 3 Arrested: Police

Authorities said a man and two boys were taken into custody after crashing a stolen car while fleeing police, then firing a gun at officers.>>>Read More.

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Semi On Fire On I-80 Eastbound, Traffic Stopped: Reports

Traffic on I-80 eastbound was stopped for a stretch and backed up for miles near Tinley Park Tuesday afternoon, with a semi in flames and emergency crews on scene.>>Read More.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash With Semi-Truck

Police said the 26-year-old was driving south in the northbound lanes when he struck the semi head-on.>>Read More.

Cop's Fatal Shots Were 'Difficult, But Necessary': Flossmoor Chief

Residents there to demand change in the wake of the 64-year-old's shooting death chanted "Let them speak!" and "come back out!" after the board took a recess.>>>Read More.


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