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Pregnant woman kills boyfriend, claims self-defense | Man wanted on ICE warrant jumps into river | McMichael diagnosed with CTE after death

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

3 Dead In IL House Explosion

Three people were found dead inside what remained of a house that exploded overnight in downstate Illinois, according to authorities.>>Read More.

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Woman Who Killed Boyfriend While 8 Months Pregnant Appears In Court: Reports

A woman charged with murder after fatally stabbing her boyfriend while eight months pregnant in what she says was an act of self-defense appeared in court Tuesday.>>Read More.

Man Wanted On Immigration Warrant Jumps Into Fox River While Fleeing Officers: Police

Officers from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made contact with the man, who authorities say was fishing without a valid license, and discovered he was wanted on an active warrant, officials said.>>Read More.

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Steve McMichael Posthumously Diagnosed With Stage 3 CTE: Researchers

"By sharing Steve's diagnosis, we want to raise awareness of the clear connection between CTE and ALS," said Misty McMichael.>>Read More.


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