'Imminent Threat' Mountain Lion Moved Out Of Illinois | PatchPM

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

Roaming Mountain Lion An 'Imminent Threat' To IL Residents, Will Go To Sanctuary

Wildlife and public safety experts determined the mountain lion, who had strayed into residential and business areas of Springfield, posed an "imminent threat" to people and property, according to the department. Staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services tranquilized him.>>Read More.

Infant, Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash: Police

An 8-month-old boy and a woman were killed in a two-vehicle T-bone crash and four others were hurt.>>>Read More.

Cop Shoots Man With Projectile Launcher During Standoff: Police

Police negotiated with the man for nearly an hour after chasing him.>>Read More.

Bah, Humbug? Chicago Radio Station's Christmas Season Begins Tuesday

While big-box stores have had Christmas trees and other decorations on display for weeks, the Chicago radio station waited until Nov. 1 to begin its annual holiday music marathon.>>>Read More.

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