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Eye Doctor Awaiting Murder Trial Dies Of COVID-19 | IL PatchPM

DCFS involved before 6-year-old's death | Man fatally shot by deputies after opening fire |

(Cook County State's Attorney's Office)

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

Eye Doctor Awaiting Trial For Murder Dies Of COVID-19

A former eye doctor facing charges in his girlfriend's stabbing death was also under new scrutiny regarding his wife's 2011 death.>>>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.

DCFS Investigated Abuse, Neglect Of Damari Perry Before His Death

The mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had previously lost custody of her children following a 2014 investigation into domestic violence. A May 2021 report alleged she was abusing the little boy, but DCFS investigators said the claim was unfounded.>>>Read More.

Man Fatally Shot After Firing At Deputies: McHenry Sheriff

A man is dead after police say he opened fire at deputies early Tuesday. Police say he also fired at a woman who was grazed by a bullet.>>>Read More.

Only Vaccinated Students At Prom?

The school's venue is requiring them. The senior class is considering alternate sites.>>>Read More.


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