Mom Charged After Gun Goes Off In Son's Backpack | Illinois PatchPM

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

Mom Charged After Gun Goes Off In Son's Backpack, Injuring Boy: CPD

A 7-year-old was injured after police say a second-grader brought his mother's gun to school in his backpack, and it discharged.>>>Read More.

Bus Driver On Paid Leave Following Toddler's Death: Officials

The driver "completed post-accident testing," according to school officials, and remains on paid leave.>>>Read More.

Illinois Officials Announce Hotline For Baby Formula Questions Amid Nationwide Shortage

As families with babies who need formula scramble from store to store without much luck, there's an Illinois helpline for those looking to get the needed nutrients that are in short supply around the country.>>>Read More.

New McFlurry Launching At McDonald's

The Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry will launch May 25 nationwide for a limited time.>>>Read More.

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