Body In Storage Unit IDed As Ex-Police Chief | Illinois PatchPM

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

Body Found In Storage Unit Was Illinois Police Chief: Authorities

The unit's owner told deputies a suspicious odor was from a dead opossum, but later admitted it was a body, police said.>>>Read More.

Carbon Monoxide Suspected In Deaths Of Man, Woman Found In Car

"This belief is based on the condition of the deceased’s bodies, their position inside the vehicle, and the physical condition of the car, which included a broken exhaust pipe," police said.>>Read More.

'How Is This Still Happening?': Highland Park Shooting Survivor

A Highland Park mom who survived the 4th of July parade mass shooting commandeered a live cable news broadcast Monday at the site of another mass shooting to deliver a passionate plea for stronger gun laws.>>Read More.

4 Little Kids Left Alone As Mom Shops At Store: Police

She left her little girl, age 1, and her three boys, ages 3, 4 and 7, home alone on Tuesday while she went to the store, according to police.>>>Read More.

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