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Man sentenced in ex-wife's murder | Haunted house for sale | 'Archaic' horse racing rules

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

More Bomb Threat Texts Sent To Students

It's the latest round of threats sent to students and staff in the southland.>>>Read More.

Man Gets 50 Years For Murder, Sex Assault Of Ex-Wife

A decade after Nancy Bustos' death, her ex-husband learned his fate.>>>Read More.

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

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

Ghosts And Hollywood Combine In This Frankfort Home

The historic home in the sought-after neighborhood is the stuff of legend — and a horror movie based on the real-life story was filmed there and is streaming on Netflix now.>>>Read More.

Track Owner Blames 'Archaic' Horse Racing Laws For Sale To Bears

Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen said the sale of Arlington Park was in part due to racing laws that haven't changed in 30 years.>>>Read More.


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