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Ex-mayor sentenced in bribery case | Woman, dog die in fire | Boy, 14, has semiautomatic in park: cops

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

I-80 Rest Stop Sexual Assaults: Joliet Man Arrested

The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment, according to Illinois State Police. Police say a gun was found at the man's house.>>>Read More.

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Former Crestwood Mayor Gets 1 Year, 1 Day For Bribery, Tax Offenses

Judge tells former mayor Lou Presta that his actions have consequences, despite his pleas of age and poor health.>>>Read More.

Coroner IDs Woman, 38, Found In Burning Home

Police said the fire broke out in the two-story duplex on Saturday morning.>>>Read More.

14-Year-Old Had Semiautomatic Gun In Public Park: Police

According to police, the boy had the gun and more ammunition in his waistband. A similar incident occurred last month with a different teenager.>>>Read More.


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