Mom Slain, Toddler Left In Car For Hours | Illinois PatchPM

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

Joliet Mom's Murder: Little Girl, 2, Left In Car For Hours

Police believe Maya Smith was shot 8 times in her vehicle before her daughter sat strapped in her car seat behind her for at least 5 hours.>>Read More.

Assault Weapon Ban Will Cause More Illegal Gun Trafficking: Ron Hain

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said his office will not "proactively investigate" legal, Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card-holding gun owners and seize their weapons.>>>Read More.

Chicago Nurse Accused Of Trying To Bring Drugs To Jailed Boyfriend

Police said she bought what she believed were illegal drugs from an undercover officer.>>Read More.

Chicago Bears Name Big Ten Boss Kevin Warren New President, CEO

Kevin Warren, the Big Ten's Commissioner since 2019, replaces Ted Phillips, who is retiring from the franchise after 40 years.>>>Read More.

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