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Ax attacker killed by pot shop guard | Fatal house explosion | Pregnant woman missing

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

Baby Dies After Found Unresponsive At Illinois Truck Stop: Police

The 2-month-old infant died of closed head injuries and blunt force head trauma, according to authorities, and the death is being considered a homicide.>>>Read More.

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Ax Attacker Fatally Shot By Chicago Pot Shop Security Guard, Cops Say

An ax-wielding man struck the guard in the leg before he was shot and killed. >>Read More.

2 Killed In House Explosion, Foul Play Ruled Out: Police

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation by local officials, the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.>>Read More.

Pregnant Woman Missing, May Need Medical Attention

The 24-year-old has been missing since Friday.>>>Read More.


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