Baby's Death Investigated As Homicide | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Baby's Death Being Investigated As Homicide: Medical Examiner

No criminal charges have been filed yet in the 2-month-old baby boy's death.>>Read More.

29 Animals Rescued By Police, 2 Animal Torturers With Ties to Mexico Arrested: Chief

Police said nearly 30 birds were rescued, and that many of the animals were bred and used in the lucrative underground sport known as cockfighting.>>Read More.

Semi Driver On Rampage Caused 8 Crashes, Tried To Strangle Other Driver On I-57: State Police

He then reportedly "physically removed" a driver from one of the crashed vehicles and then began battering them, including an attempt to strangle them, state police said.>>Read more.

Owner Of Popular Restaurant Indicted In Gambling Ring Case

He promised violence against a gambler who owed money, according to court records.>>Read More.

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