2 Children Killed In Train, Car Crash: IL PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

2 Elementary School Students Die When Train Strikes Vehicle

A witness reported he saw a fire and intermittent explosions. "Words cannot express the heartbreak and sorrow we feel as we mourn this devastating loss," the school superintendent said.>>Read More

Surveillance Cameras Capture Killer Shooting Anti-Violence Leader, Accepting Cash After Slaying: Prosecutors

A man charged in the Halloween night slaying of a beloved leader in violence prevention and intervention shot the man several times at close range and at least once in the face in a crime that was caught on surveillance cameras, prosecutors said.>>Read more.

Sergeant Apparently Takes Own Life At Police Station

The 49-year-old was on duty when he was found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon, police said.>>Read More.

'Can't Believe It': Lucky IL Dad Wins $1 Million On $50 Scratchoff Ticket

The man previously won $100 on a different scratchoff ticket, then used that to buy the $50 one, he told Lottery officials.>>Read More.

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