Skull Found Behind Wall Could Be ID'd After 45 Years | IL PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Could DNA Help ID Skull, Remains Found In Suburban Home In 1978?

A couple doing a renovation project 45 years ago found the remains within a wall in their home. Now, investigators help to ID the woman through new technology and DNA. >>Read More.

Accused Parade Mass Shooter In Segregation After Phone Call Violation

Crimo III, who is scheduled to go to trial next month in connection with one of Illinois’ deadliest mass shootings, used another inmate’s PIN to place a phone call to his mother last month, even though his phone privileges had been suspended. He was previously in segregation after officials said he threatened corrections officers.>>Read More.

Man Denied Ride In Snowplow Climbs In Anyway: Police

The man demanded a ride to a gas station to buy cigarettes, the driver told police. The driver refused, and police said that the man "climbed onto the snowplow and entered through the passenger door, again demanding a ride to the gas station," according to reports.>>Read More.

Student Was Sexually Assaulted By Classmate: Lawsuit

School officials knew that the teen's assailant had an extensive history of sexual assault allegations, "yet inadequate, or no steps at all, were taken to prevent (her) assailant from committing another sexual assault at this school sporting event," the law firm said.>>Read More.

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