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Mom's feet severed in boat crash | Man accused of sexually abusing dog | E-bike bank bandit caught

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

Man Lured Kids To Apartment, Took Off Clothes: Cops

Police said the 54-year-old lured 2 under the pretext he needed assistance, before a witness heard them screaming for help after they escaped to the apartment patio.>>>Read More.

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Mom Whose Feet Were Severed In Chicago Boat Accident Recounts Ordeal

"As I was getting pulled onto the boat, I glanced at my legs and realized that both my legs were gone.">>Read More.

Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Dog

Nikolas Sarabyn, 18, is also accused of possessing child pornography.>>Read More.

Bank Robber Captured, Used Electric Bicycle: Police Chief

An off-duty cop spotted the bank robber at a McDonald's not far from the site of the robbery, police said.>>>Read More.


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