Man Fatally Hit While Trying To Help Goose Across Road | IL PatchPM

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

Man Helping Goose Across Road Fatally Hit By Van: Sheriff

The 59-year-old had pulled over and gotten out of his car to help a goose get out of the road.>>>Read More.

Bobcat Numbers Are Increasing In Illinois

"Bobcats are very reclusive. It is easy to walk right by one. They are very reluctant to reveal themselves".>>Read More.

Korean War Soldier Killed In 1950 IDed As 22-Year-Old Illinois Man

Army Sgt. Richard E. Crotty was reported missing on Sept. 1, 1950, after his unit fought the Korean People's Army near Yongsan, South Korea. It would be more than seven decades before his remains were identified.>>Read More.

4 Years Later, AJ's Death Still Leaves Mark

Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian says AJ's age and the fact he endured abuse through much of his young life — and was not saved despite several visits by the Department of Children Family Services — are among the reasons his story has had such a profound effect on residents living in and around Crystal Lake.>>>Read More.

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