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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

IL Man Plotted To Kidnap Child In FL, Hold Boy For Ransom: Authorities

An Illinois man was arrested over the weekend trying to board a train to Florida, where he planned to abduct a child from school and hold the boy for ransom, according to authorities. Shields told his plans to people who were secretly cooperating with law enforcement and who recorded a conversation in which Shields said he was going to “get me a little boy,” according to authorities.>>Read More.

Neighbors Shed Light On Fatal Shooting Of Well-Known Doctor

A next-door neighbor said they never heard a gunshot but did hear a toddler crying. Shortly after, "the police started showing up.">>Read More.

Man Gets 20 Years For Bank Heists

Authorities say he pointed a gun at tellers and customers in all the robberies. In the third and final robbery, Porter allegedly put a customer in a headlock and pointed a gun at the back of his head, then pinned him against a wall.>>Read More.

82% Of Voters Not Enough To Sway City Council

Despite the overwhelming majority of voters favoring a non-binding, citizen-initiated referendum to allow holders of liquor licenses to also hold elected municipal office, only a minority of the council supported an immediate vote on the matter.>>Read More.

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