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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Son Charged After Woman, 66, Found Strangled To Death

A homicide investigation is underway after the woman's son told authorities he "caused harm to his mother at their home" Saturday morning. The 29-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges.>>Read More.

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IL Officials Warn Of 'Amorous Mammals' As Deer Mating Season Gets Dangerous

Oh, deer: Illinois officials are warning drivers to look out for “amorous mammals,” as mating season is underway for the state’s deer population.>>Read More.

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400 Teens Converge Park On In Rumored 'Teen Takeover' Halloween Night: Police

Police said most of the teens were not from the suburb. The park was closed for the night after the "takeover.">>Read More.

Coroner IDs Man, Woman Found Dead In Car

Police said the two people, identified as coworkers, did not have visible signs of injury.>>Read More.


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