Guardian Tries To Smother Boy, 6: Police | PatchPM

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

Legal Guardian Accused Of Trying To Suffocate 6-Year-Old Ward

The prosecutor said the 58-year-old woman "crushed" the boy's face into a pillow when he wouldn't stop crying because he was afraid of the dark.>>>Read More.

Illinois Lottery Employee Stole Tickets, Redeemed Winners For Cash: AG

He's charged with wire fraud, theft of government property and official misconduct after authorities say he stole ticket books, then redeemed winning tickets.>>Read More.

Woman Strangled To Death In Her Zion Home By Chicago Man: Authorities

Kristin Pitak, 38, was found dead by a family member around 11 a.m. Monday, two days after she had last been seen alive, authorities said. She was previously denied an order of protection against the man now charged in her death.>>Read More.

Woman Found Guilty Of Assaulting Mother-In-Law

She will be sentenced on Friday after she was found guilty of the aggravated assault of her mother-in-law after she knocked her out of bed in a drunken attack, Will County prosecutors announced on Thursday.>>>Read More.

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