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Employee Accidentally Shoots Self, Teen At Gun Range | IL Top Stories

Grooming investigation sparks GOP controversy | AJ Freund's mom claims demon | Human remains found?

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

Employee Accidentally Shoots Himself, Teen At Gun Range

Police said the bullet went through the man's thigh and hit the teen in the wrist.>>>Read More.

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Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Candidate Grooming Probe: GOP Calls For McCullagh To Drop Out

"In light of this extremely disturbing information, Tom McCullagh should immediately withdraw as a candidate for elected office and seek help," House Republican Majority director said of fellow GOP member.>>>Read More.

JoAnn Cunningham Claims Demon Possession In Son AJ's Slaying

She claims she told her pastor and AJ's father that she believed both she and her slain 5-year-old were possessed.>>>Read More.

Possible Human Remains Found Near Des Plaines River: Joliet Police

Two workers found the badly decomposed remains and called 911. Police say evidence at the scene indicates the remains may be human.>>>Read More.


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