Mother's Death Ruled Suicide; Child's Death Under Investigation | PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

Mother's Death Ruled A Suicide, Autopsy Results Pending For 1-Year-Old Son

The 25-year-old woman was found in the backyard, while her 1-year-old son was found in the house, police said.>>Read More.

Vehicle Totaled After Collision With Deer

Police warn motorists to be alert for the larger than usual number of deer running around the woods due to cooler temps at night.>>Read More.

$23.5M Settlement For Family Of Man Killed In Scaffolding Accident

The 27-year-old died after falling 140 feet from the scaffolding at a hospital's new cancer center. A second man also fell and sustained "severe, life-altering physical and psychological trauma.">>Read More.

'Butcher' Murderer No Longer In Suburbs: Here's Where He Lives Now

After killing his wife in 1990, he placed her body in trash bags, which were discovered when by garbage men.>>Read More.

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