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Starved Rock Killer Dies, Fatal Wrong Way Highway Crash | Illinois PatchPM

One dead in crash that causes diesel fuel spill | World UFO Day nears | Portnoy gives local pizza shop rave review

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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Infamous Starved Rock Killer Dies: 'Rest In Peace, Chester,' His Lawyer Says

Chester Weger, who worked as a dishwasher at the lodge, initially confessed to beating the women to death with a frozen tree branch.

Driver Killed After Striking Box Truck In Wrong Way Crash Near Glenview: Police

The early Wednesday morning crash occurred on Interstate 294, according to Illinois State Police.

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1 Dead In Crash That Caused Diesel Fuel Spill Near Woodstock

The fatal two-vehicle collision happened in the area of Kishwaukee Valley Road and South Hughes Road in unincorporated Woodstock.

As World UFO Day Approaches, See What’s Been Spotted In IL Skies

The National UFO Reporting Center takes thousands of reports a year from people who can’t explain what they’re seeing.

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'Incredible': New Lenox Shop Sells 700 Pizzas After Barstool Sports Owner's Visit

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports and One Bite pizza reviews stopped at Pizza di Farfalla in New Lenox last week. It's been a game changer.


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