Slain Children's Dad: 'If I Can't Have Them, Neither Can You' | PM

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

'If I Can't Have Them, Neither Can You:' Round Lake Beach Man's Letter

After the children — ages 5, 3 and 2 — were dead, prosecutors say Karels left a note for his estranged wife that read, "If I can't have them, neither can you.">>>Read More.

Suburban Family May Have To Give Up Pet Mini Pigs Due To Old Code

"Anyone who has a pet knows they become part of your family," the family said, adding they did not know mini pigs were considered farm animals.>>Read More.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Naked Squad Car Theft: Police

Police said she was lying naked in the street, then stole the squad car of an officer who stopped to check on her and dragged him with it.>>>Read More.

Man Indicted In Murder Of Aurora Woman Missing Since 2003

Tyesha Bell, 22, went missing in May 2003, and her remains went undiscovered until 2020.>>>Read More.

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