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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Sex Offender Arrested In Home Invasion, Assault

Police say a man who fled after a home invasion and assault was a sex offender who had failed to register.>>Read More.

Wife, Son Of Late County Commissioner Fatally Shot In Home: Authorities

Barbara Deer, 51, had been shot three times in the chest, and 23-year-old Kaleb Deer suffered a single gunshot to the head, authorities said, adding both were pronounced dead at the scene, where a weapon was recovered.>>Read More.

High School Senior Killed On Route 59 'Had A Lot Of Goals, He Wanted To Do It All,' Mom Tells Patch

The 18-year-old was just weeks from graduating. He played soccer all four years, worked at McDonald's, and was a self-taught barber, family said.>>Read More.

Pastor Used Parish Funds For Personal Use: Archdiocese

According to Cupich, Anderson created and maintained a separate bank account where he deposited "substantial parish funds." Some of the funds were used to cover costs unrelated to parish needs, including his personal expenses, Cupich said.>>Read More.

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