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

Police Vow To Catch 8-Year-Old's Killer

"We owe it to Melissa and her family and the city to hold every person involved accountable.">>>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.

Districts Won't Open Schools Due To Bitter Cold

One district was using an emergency day, while others were turning to eLearning.>>>Read More.

Party Bus Victim's Family Gets 7-Figure Settlement

James Larsen was killed when he fell onto I-294 from the bus after a birthday party.>>>Read More.

Jogger 'Used Like A Chew Toy' Sues Rottweiler Owners

She says she would be dead were it not for a neighbor with a concealed carry license after the attack resulted in a month-long hospital stay and six feet of sutures.>>>Read More.


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