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Reckless Homicide Charges In 4-Year-Old's Crash Death | IL PatchPM

Ditka lookalikes catch NFL's attention | Body dumped, suburban man charged | Pro-gun group tries to thwart semi-automatic ban

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

Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Girl, 4

The 20-year-old is charged with aggravated driving under the influence causing death, aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in the little girl's death.>>Read More.

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Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired Bachelor Party Went Viral

The groom and 18 of his mustachioed friends caused a stir at the Falcons-Bears game, catching the attention of the Bears and the NFL itself.>>>Read More.

Body Dumped In Wooded Area, Suburban Man Charged

A 57-year-old man is charged with concealing a death after wrapping up another man's body and dumping it in an isolated area.>>Read More.

Pro-Gun Group Files Restraining Order Over Naperville Weapons Ban

In August, Naperville city council members voted 8-1 to ban the sale of specific high-powered assault weapons. A gun rights group is working to overturn it.>>>Read More.


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