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Smollett's attorney wants him out | Young mom accidentally killed by toddler IDed | Man accused of threats to state rep

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

'At-Risk' Man Missing After Garage Fire In Woodridge: Cops

Police were asking for help locating Connor W. Burnetter, 27, who has been missing since an early morning fire in his home's garage. He was later found safe.>>>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.

Smollett Attorneys File Emergency Motion To Pause Jail Sentence

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is being held in a Cook County jail psychiatric ward due to being "at risk of self harm.">>>Read More.

Young Mother Fatally Shot By 3-Year-Old Identified

The 22-year-old mother was killed when her toddler got hold of a gun and accidentally shot her as the family sat in their car.>>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Threatening State Rep

"Heavy arms are being moved into and distributed across Dupage County. PEOPLE ARE PAST PISSED and READY TO FIGHT," he wrote on social media, officials said.>>>Read More.


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