Child Falls In River, Rescued By Stranger | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Child, 3, Falls Into Des Plaines River, Stranger Makes Rescue

The child's mother also jumped into the water, and also had to be rescued by firefighters.>>Read More.

College Student Sent Child Porn To Partner For 'Fetish Purposes,' Prosecutors Say

After waiving his constitutional right against self-incrimination, Sullivan identified the other user as his romantic partner and admitted sending the files "for fetish purposes," according to prosecutors.>>Read More.

Deputy Chief Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud: Authorities

The mayor, who has also been under fire for excessive spending and other controversies, called the arrest political retaliation. A second city official is also facing bankruptcy fraud charges. The deputy chief, who is on administrative leave, is accused of underreporting his income, hiding bank accounts, and pretending that he was separated from his spouse and that she didn’t live with him or contribute to his income and mortgage, according to the department.>>Read More.

‘We Know Grace Is Going To Take Care Of Us From Above': Young Journalist's Family

The 22-year-old recently got a journalism job and moved to Chicago.>>Read More.

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