Child, 5, Killed With 'Unsecured Gun' | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Accessing Unsecured Gun Inside Apartment

The family told a gun victim's advocate that the boy started kindergarten just last week. A gun was recovered at the scene.>>Read More.

Woman Flipped Car With Kids Inside During 4th DUI: Police

It's the second time she's been charged with endangering the life or health of a child.>>Read More.

Man Texted Ex-Wife, Threatened To 'Flood' House With Gasoline Before Explosion: Police

Police say he texted his estranged wife, saying, "That morning, I'll remove gas lines from the oven and dryer, after flooding the house with 15 gallons of gasoline.">>Read More.

Child Was Wandering Near Pond While Mom Was Passed Out Drunk Inside: Police

When officers attempted to notify the child's mother, they found her unresponsive in her residence. >>Read More.

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