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Kidnapping Charges Added For Teens Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Classmate: Report | Illinois PatchPM

Defendant rejects guilty plea in murder trial | IL respiratory illness level no longer 'high' | Employees rally to save café after crash

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Lightfoot Sued By Bank For Credit Card Debt: Reports

The former Chicago mayor failed to pay thousands in credit card bills, according to court records and a report from The Chicago Tribune.

Kidnapping Among New Charges For Saint Viator Grads: Report

Three teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting a female classmate at a graduation party last year.

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Zabala Rejects Guilty Plea In Murder Case, Jury Selection Set To Begin

Will County Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre informed all the lawyers that she wants to begin with opening statements next Tuesday morning.

Overall Respiratory Illness Level Back To 'Moderate' In IL: IDPH

IDPH said flu activity in the state is high, while RSV and COVID-19 activity are both at moderate levels.

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'It Isn't Just A Coffee Shop': Employees Rally To Raise Funds For Café Closed Indefinitely After Crash

Beyond Borders Café was structurally damaged when a car hit the building early Monday, and they lost many of their goods and supplies.

Batavia Man Caught Disseminating Child Pornography On Messaging App: Police

The Batavia man was using the messaging app Kik to disseminate child sexual abuse material, police said.


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