Acid Spill Hospitalizes 7 Workers | Illinois PatchPM

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

7 Employees Hospitalized After Acid Spill At Food Plant

Seven employees at Dean Foods plant were hospitalized with injuries.>>>Read More.

Hate Crime Filed After Halloween Attack

The woman was trick-or-treating with her kids when police said the man yelled racial slurs, then hit her with a metal spike, hospitalizing her.>>>Read More.

Former Sheriff's Official Ran International Cocaine Ring: Raoul

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced criminal charges against Juan Carmona, accusing him of involvement in trafficking cocaine from Mexico into Illinois.>>>Read More.

Bison Escapes, Roams Free

Police are urging residents to keep an eye out for the bison, which has been spotted crossing roadways.>>>Read More.

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