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Worker Dies After Falling Into Metal-Melting Container | IL PatchPM

3-year-old found after following dog into woods | Body found in mall parking lot | Stranger moved in house, won't leave

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

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Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Illinois 3-Year-Old Found Safe After Following His Dog Into The Woods

The child was quickly found after first responders and community members sprang into action to help with the search.>>Read More.

Body of Man With Cord Around Neck Found In Mall Parking Lot

The death is being investigated as a homicide.>>>Read More.

She Planned To Sell The House — But A Stranger Moved In & Won't Leave

Danielle Cruz had renovated her home and was ready to sell. But a stranger moved in first.>>>Read More.


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