1 Dead, 1 Jumps From Window During House Fire | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

1 Dead, 1 Jumps From Window During House Fire

One resident escaped the fire by jumping from a second-story window, the fire department said. A second person was found dead.>>Read More

Fr. Pfleger Faces 'Storm Within' As Archdiocese Meets To Review Child Sex Abuse Claim

"Yesterday was a very painful and difficult day. The severity of the storm in the weather reflected the storm I was facing within.">>Read More.

Bears Announcement Coming Thursday, Hammond Mayor Says

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said Wednesday that the Chicago Bears told him an announcement is coming Thursday, though he stressed that he does not know whether it will involve the team's stadium plans.>>Read More.

Woman Fires Gun At Ex After He Throws Bricks Through Window: Police

A woman fired a gun in the direction of her ex-boyfriend after he threw bricks through the windows of her residence out of fear for her safety, police said.>>Read more.

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