Carjacker Steals Car With Dog Inside: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

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

Car Stolen At Gunpoint With Dog Inside: Police

Police said a suspect pointed a gun at a man's face and ordered him out of the car, then nearly ran him over when he fell out, before fleeing in the car with the 11-month-old golden retriever inside. Cooper was later reunited with his family. >>>Read More.

Woman, 20, Struck, Killed By Semi Tractor While Checking On Car Trouble: Coroner

"Virginia and the other ladies in the car were outside of the vehicle checking for the problem when Virginia stepped into the eastbound lane of traffic," the coroner announced in his press release.>>Read More.

Man, 42, Missing Since Mid-September: Police

Officials said James Gerding was last heard from on Sept. 14. Police described him as 6-foot-4 and 170 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman Multiple Times At Hotel In Naperville

He's being held without bond after police say he stabbed a woman multiple times at the Extended Stay Hotel.>>>Read More.

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