Children Drowned As 'Pawns' In Dad's Revenge Scheme | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Children Drowned In Tub Used As 'Pawns' In Revenge Scheme: Prosecutor

He left a note for the children's mother that read, "if I can't have them you can't either" in what prosecutors called a "brutal, evil and sinister" crime.>>Read More.

Elderly 'Leaping Bandit' And Accomplice Accused In 7 Bank Heists: FBI

The men reportedly met while doing time in a federal prison in 2006. The younger of the two pleaded guilty 20 years ago to holding up a suburban bank and holding employees hostage for several hours. >>Read More.

Wrong Procedure, Negligence Led To Silver Cross CEO's Death: Lawsuit

The Silver Cross CEO died in October after suffering complications from surgery. Her family is now suing the hospital and doctor who performed the procedure.>>Read More.

Fireworks Cause $150K In Damage, Teenagers Charged

A witness told police they had seen people igniting fireworks near the home just before the blaze.>>Read More.

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