Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.
A Metra spokesperson and witnesses said the teen had stopped to let a westbound train pass but then was fatally hit by a freight train heading east as he attempted to cross.>>Read More
Gloria Kowalewicz was abducted on Nov. 12, 1960, as she was walking to mass. Police say they now believe her killer was one of their own.>>Read more.
"The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities," a Six Flags spokesperson said.>>Read More.
The slaying happened during an argument about a pizza and bar tab.>>Read More.
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