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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

More Trouble At St. Joe's Hospital As Patient Attacks Female Employee, Second Worker Intervenes: JPD

Following discharge from the hospital, Jeffery Darting was placed into custody and charged with aggravated battery and aggravated assault.

3 IL Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best By U.S. News

See which Illinois hospitals made U.S. News & World Report's list of the 2026-27 Best Children's Hospitals.

'Because Of Jason, I've Had To Install Cameras Inside And Outside' Joliet Stalking Victim Reveals

The Joliet woman provided officers with videos of the defendant on her driveway and walking within 25 feet of her through the tree line.

8-Year-Old Boy Struck By Car While Riding Electric Scooter In Bridgeview Dies Of Injuries

Bridgeview police confirmed that 8-year-old Jad Debiy died of injuries a week after being struck by a car while riding an electric scooter.

2 Injured After Semi-Trailer Spills Steel Beams On Edens Expressway

According to the Wilmette Police Department, the semi-trailer struck a bridge over I-94 Thursday evening.

Man Set Fire To His Aunt And Uncle's House In Wheaton: Police

Nahom T. Abraha, 40, is being held at DuPage County Jail in connection with the Sept. 13 arson.

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