Legs Amputated When Man Jumps From Train | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Legs Amputated: Freight Hopper, 45, Jumps Off Train

It took authorities about seven and a half hours to find the man's legs, which were detached below the knee, the police chief said, adding that the Utah man crawled a considerable distance after jumping off the moving freight train during the middle of the night.>Read More.

Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Rideshare Driver: State Police

Police said the female rideshare driver went straight to police after dropping the man off.>>Read More.

Man Takes Own Life Outside Police Station

Police say they had no interaction with the man prior to him taking his own life.>>Read More.

Substitute Teacher Arrested For Possessing Child Porn: Police

Police say they believe the man, who worked as a substitute at area schools, obtained the child pornography online and through Internet searches.>>Read More.

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