Ex-Husband Killed Woman In Her Own Home: Cops | Illinois Patch

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Ex-Husband Charged With Murder In Woman's Slaying

A man is charged with first-degree murder and stalking after police say he followed his ex-wife into her home and attacked her. Police say her current husband dialed 911 after witnessing the start of the attack via surveillance camera.>>Read More.

Morris Redskins' Racist Mascot Finally Being Retired: Voting Underway On 3 New Names For High School

There has been serious talk about getting rid of the Morris Redskins name for more than 10 years. It's finally happening.>>Read More.

Man Sentenced In Racially Motivated Attempted Murder

The 72-year-old shot his neighbor, nearly killing her, in an attack that was motivated by the fact that her children are Black, prosecutors said.>>Read More.

Winning $550K IL Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station

Add another business to your list of lucky places to buy lotto tickets.>>Read More.

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