Inmate Who Fled Brother's Funeral Caught At Jewel | IL PatchPM

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

Inmate Who Fled Brother's Funeral Caught At Jewel-Osco

The convicted gunrunner was granted permission to attend his brother's funeral, but instead of reporting back to jail as expected, police say he removed his ankle monitor and fled.>>>Read More.

For Valentine's Day, Name A Cockroach For Your Ex: Brookfield Zoo

There's no better way to show them what they mean to you than a Madagascar hissing cockroach, the zoo said.>>>Read More.

Fundraising Effort For Slain Chicago Mother, Teacher At $64K

Amanda Calo, 31, was found shot to death in a parked car along with Illinois State Police trooper and estranged husband Antonio Alvarez.>>>Read More.

16-Year-Old Boy, Man Charged In Connection With Girl's Killing

Police say 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, who moved here six months ago from Mexico, was not the intended target. Her mother said the family came in search of the American dream, but "instead get to live a nightmare for the rest of my life.">>>Read More.

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