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JoJo the gorilla dies | Is someone killing cats? | Resident raps at board meeting

Taylor Bania
Taylor Bania (Will County Sheriff's Office)

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

Mother Arrested After Toddler Found Home Alone: Police

Police said the 1-1/2-year-old was found on a porch near an uncovered pool and fire pit with embers still burning in it.>>>Read More.

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Gorilla Known For Breaking Up Fights Dies At Brookfield Zoo

The 42-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla died of cardiac arrest during an emergency veterinary procedure.>>Read More.

Is Someone Killing Cats In Oak Forest?

Residents don't think 2 cats found dead died of natural causes.>>>Read More.

Man Raps Case To Aldermen

A man ticketed for weeds on his property made his plea to officials — in the form of a rap song.>>>Read More.


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