Walmart Employee Fatally Stabbed By Stranger | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Monday night.

Walmart Employee Stabbed To Death At IL Store: Police

The 18-year-old retail worker was attacked by a stranger, according to police, who said the assailant is charged with first-degree murder. "We’re devastated to learn that one of our associates has died following a violent attack" inside the store, Walmart said in a statement.>>Read More.

Trooper Among 3 Hurt In Crash On I-94: Police

The trooper was sitting in the squad car when it was sideswiped by a gray Jeep, according to police, who said an Illinois Department of Transportation truck was also hit in connection with the crash. The trooper and the driver of the Jeep were taken to a hospital with injuries.>>Read More.

Lawyer Accused Of Witness Tampering Ahead Of Fraud Retrial

Feds say the jailed attorney dodged taxes while making $1 million in payments to a former stripper with whom he was having an affair.>>Read More.

The 1 Way To Protect Your Yard From Billions Of Cicadas

The cicadas are coming and nothing can stop them. But there's one thing you can do to protect your trees and bushes.>>Read More.

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