Semaj Crosby Death: $6.4M Awarded To Dad, Siblings | Illinois PatchPM

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

Sema'j Crosby Settlement: $6.4 Million For Her Family

Next week marks the fifth anniversary of the Joliet toddler's death. No one has ever been charged in the homicide.>>>Read More.

Soldier Who Went Missing In WWII To Get Memorial, Military Burial

Gerald R. Helms, of Chicago, went missing during a lone scouting mission in October 1944. His remains weren't discovered until 2019, and he wasn't identified until 2021. Now he's finally coming home.>>>Read More.

Willie Wilson's $1 Million Gas Giveaway: What You Need To Know

Here's where you can expect heavy traffic Saturday morning in Chicago and the suburbs.>>>Read More.

Deputy Fired Over Reckless Driving Charge

Prosecutors say he sped after a man who rear-ended him and threw a milkshake on his car, causing the other driver to lose control and hit another vehicle hit-on. His lawyer says he's the victim and was wrongfully terminated.>>>Read More.

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