Mom Fatally Shot After Dropping Son Off, Killer And Witness 'Fist Bumped': Cops | IL PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Mom Fatally Shot After Dropping Son At School, Shooter 'Fist Bumped' Child's Father After Slaying: Court Docs

Prosecutors say a man who witnessed his child's mother being gunned down after dropping their son off at school also has a 6-month-old baby with the shooter. Witnesses told police he and the shooter "fist bumped" as the victim lay unresponsive and bleeding.>>Read More.

'Indeed A Superhero': Rookie Cop Shot In Line Of Duty 9 Years Ago Dies At 34

A suburban cop whose recovery from being shot multiple times inspired thousands has died at age 34, nearly a decade after he was wounded. >>Read More.

3 Killed When Car Hits Bridge Support Column, Bursts Into Flames: ISP

At least one child is among those killed in the late-night crash.>>Read More.

Building Collapse Prompts Emergency Response

Representatives from Nicor and ComEd responded to the location to secure utilities as a precaution. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.>>Read More.

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