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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Monday night.

Boy, 17, Fatally Struck By Car While Lying In Roadway

Police said it is unclear why the victim was lying in the roadway prior to the Monday morning incident.>>Read More.

'Pedophile Palace:' Neighborhood Park Aimed At Ousting Group Home Still Not Built

City officials surmised that building a neighborhood park and playground would force NewDay to close its sex offender apartment, because sex offenders are prohibited from living within 500 feet of playgrounds in Illinois. But more than a year later, nothing has been built.>>Read More.

$23.75M Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station

The ticket was the second-largest jackpot in more than seven years.>>Read More.

Bears' Williams' Departure Involved 'Inappropriate' Conduct: Reports

Williams issued a three-paragraph statement about his decision to step away from the team last week. In the statement, he said that he was “taking a step back” to focus on his health and family.”>>Read More.

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