Marine Killed In Gruesome Boat Crash Remembered | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

'She Was The Sunshine Every Place She Went': Marine Killed In Boat Crash Remembered As Selfless

Family says Magdalena Jablonska devoted her life to helping others before being killed Saturday on the Fox River. The company owned by the boat driver's family says he has been fired.>>Read More.

Dog Fatally Shot, Owner Pepper Sprayed During Home Invasion

"The unprovoked attack on the victim and subsequent shooting of his defenseless companion ... shows a disturbing level of cruelty and disregard for both human and animal life and a shocking willingness to cause physical and emotional pain to others," prosecutors said.>>Read More.

Bomb Threat At Hospital Prompts Evacuation

Police said they found a suspicious package with wires protruding from it outside the building.>>Read More.

$5M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Illinois Gas Station

The retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling one of the drawing's biggest winning tickets.>>Read more.

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