Boy, 9, Shot To Death On New Year's Day | Illinois PatchPM

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

9-Year-Boy's Shooting Death Ruled A Homicide

The 9-year-old was discovered inside the home with gunshot wounds to the face, neck and hand.>>Read More.

Man Paints Swastikas On Church: Cops

The former church member faces felony charges, authorities said. His bond was set at $100,000.>>>Read More.

12-Year-Old Dies, Ejected From Vehicle During I-55 Crash: Police

A child was killed in an overnight crash along the Interstate 55 corridor, state police said.>>Read More.

Pro-Gun Group Says It Has Standing To Sue Highland Park Over Gun Law

And even if it doesn't, its legal challenge to the city's assault weapon ban should proceed, argued the National Association for Gun Rights.>>>Read More.

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