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3 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near bar | Mayor dies | Detective didn't know about gunshot residue, blood spatter in 911 dispatcher's death

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

Police Shoot Suspect After He Stabs Officer In The Head: CPD

Chicago police shot a man Saturday evening when he held a woman at knife point and stabbed an officer, CPD says.>>Read More.

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3 Dead, 1 Severely Injured After Shooting Near Bar: Cops

The victims were standing in the street with a group of people when a man opened fire and fled in an SUV, according to police.>>>Read More.

Hometown Mayor Dies Unexpectedly, City Stunned

“Mayor Casey will be missed dearly by all of us that have worked with him, the residents of Hometown, colleagues, and his family,” said Chief Lou Dominguez, of the Hometown Police Department. “Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.”>>Read More.

Samantha Harer: Joliet Detective Not Asked To Re-Interview Flores

The detective who interviewed the dispatcher's police officer boyfriend said he was unaware of several details in the case that he says would have affected his line of questioning.>>>Read More.


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