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Five Below fight leads to mother, daughter arrest | Girl reported missing | Woman sentenced in DUI that killed siblings

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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Man Charged With Terrorism For Setting Woman Ablaze On CTA Train: Authorities

Police say the 50-year-old man bought gasoline at a gas station and put it in a hand-held container about 20 minutes before the incident, which the U.S. attorney called "not just a barbaric assault on an innocent woman riding a train, but an act of terrorism.">>Read More.

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Five Below Fight Leads To Aggravated Battery Charges For Mother, Daughter: Police

Police determined the victim, a 28-year-old woman, and the mother and daughter each other — but they have not set what led to the brawl, which led to multiple women breaking merchandise.>>Read More.

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Girl Reported Missing

Police said the girl was last seen wearing a pink sweater and gym shoes, consistent with a photo that was released publicly.>>Read More.

Woman Sentenced In DUI Crash That Killed Siblings

At the time of the crash, authorities said her blood alcohol content was .206. A 25-year-old man and his 30-year-old sister were killed.>>Read More.


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