Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.
A family dog was fatally stabbed by its owner after it attacked a child, police said.>>Read More
A sixth tornado was confirmed in the suburbs, NWS said, ranging from EF-0 to EF-2.>>Read More.
He was dishonorably discharged from the Navy after he was convicted of attempted rape and attempted sexual assault. Now he's facing new charges, including stalking and attempted burglary, according to police.>>Read More.
"Ryan Zelek raped and brutalized a 13-year-old girl and recorded a video of it on his cell phone," Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristin M. Pinkston argued in the government's sentencing memorandum.>>Read more.
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