IL Woman Illegally Sent Riflescopes To Russia | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

IL Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Exporting Riflescopes To Russia

A 62-year-old Illinois woman has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiring to ship to Russia thermal-imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles without first obtaining the required license.>>Read More.

Water Bead Blasters Used In E-Bike Theft: Police

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest after water bead guns were used in the theft of an e-bike at a local park.>>Read More.

Pritzker Under Consideration For Vice Presidential Pick: Reports

But the governor says he hasn't received a vetting package, and there are reportedly nearly a dozen names on the list of potential VP picks.>>Read More.

2 Injured While Recording 'Serious' Street Racing Incident

One man suffered serious injuries, including spinal fractures, when a car lost control and struck him as he was recording a street race. "Contrary to what is often depicted in popular movies, street racing is not a harmless thrill," the police chief said.>>Read More.

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