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Firefighter Charged With Arson In Massive Wildfire | Illinois PatchPM

Killer stabbed woman 15 times | Man goes missing from O'Hare | Sheriff candidate involved in bar incident

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Firefighter Charged With Arson In 700-Acre Blaze At IL Nature Preserve

A young volunteer firefighter has been arrested in connection with a wildfire that destroyed approximately 700 acres at a state wildlife area on Friday.>>Read More.

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Killer Stabbed Woman To Death 15 Times, But Jury Rejects First-Degree Murder Charge

Police say the violent attack happened while the convicted killer's 7-year-old daughter was in the apartment.>>Read More.

Man Goes Missing After O'Hare Dropoff: Chicago PD

Elijah Joseph Hoard, 23, who may require medical attention, was last seen at the airport on Friday, but never boarded his flight.>>Read More.

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Undersheriff, Now A Sheriff Candidate, Charged In Bar Disturbance In 2021: Police

He was described as the "primary aggressor." He said he was targeted with a racial slur.>>Read More.


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