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Mom, son charged with hate crime | Man jumps from Trump Tower | City tries to shut down sex offender housing

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

Parasailing Accident Kills North Suburban Mom, Injures Kids In Florida

The mother and two children, ages 9 and 10, were dragged an estimated mile through the water before striking a bridge, according to reports.>>>Read More.

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Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

IL Man, Mother Harassed Black Neighbor, Hung Noose From Tree: Lawsuit

Two Illinois residents harassed a Black man for months and used a noose to lynch an effigy of their neighbor in a tree in their front yard, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.>>>Read More.

Man Dies After Jumping From Trump Tower

Police said the man jumped from the 16th floor of the 98-story building around 11:45 a.m.>>>Read More.

Joliet Officials Attempting To Shut Down Sex Offender Housing Unit

City Manager Jim Capparelli says that Joliet has become a "dumping ground" for Will County communities and will work to find a solution.>>>Read More.


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