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Congressional candidate accused of inappropriate relationship | Man found dead on train | Fatal shooting discovered after crash

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Chicago Firefighter Dies After Falling Through Floor While Battling Blaze

The 33-year-old firefighter had suffered burns over 90 percent of his body while battling an apartment building fire.>>Read More.

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IL Congressional Candidate Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship With Former Student

A former student of Daniel Biss, who is running for 9th District Representative, said he fostered an inappropriate relationship with her.>>Read More.

Man Found Dead On CTA Train: Police

He was discovered unresponsive around 5:15 a.m. on a train car, police said.>>Read More.

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Fatal Shooting Investigation Underway After Vehicle Crashes Into Parked Cars

Officers responded to reports of a vehicle striking multiple parked cars and a garbage dumpster and discovered the man dead of a gunshot wound.>>Read More.


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