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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Monday night.

Trump Pardons Blagojevich, Says Prison Sentence 'Shouldn't Have Happened'

"He's now cleaner than anybody in this room," Trump said of the former Illinois governor, who was convicted of trying to sell a Senate seat.

Missing Crete Man, 18, Found Dead: Will County Sheriff

Samuel N. Green was found deceased Sunday afternoon, the Will County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Influenza Rates 'High' In IL In Flu’s 2nd Wave

Nearly a third of the tests for flu were positive in the United States during the latest reporting period.

Lexus Collides With School Bus In Gurnee With Students On Board: Cops

The driver was ticketed for improper lane usage for allegations she caused the crash last week.

Convicted Felon: Bob Hernandez Pleads Guilty To Cocaine, Stalking

Now 63, Joliet resident Bob Hernandez informed Will County Judge John Connor he was guilty of two separate crimes at Monday's sentencing.

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