4-Year-Old Left Home Alone Nearly Runs Into Roadway: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

Small Child, 4, Left Home Alone, Almost Runs Into Roadway, Police Arrest Mother: Cops

Police responded for a report of a young child running unattended near the roadway and learned the girl had entered a nearby home. No one else was at the house, officials said.>>Read More.

61-Year-Old Fire Department Engineer Suffered 'Medical Emergency' During Equipment Test

Decker was a 30-year veteran of the fire Ddepartment and was due to retire in November.>>Read More.

Church Fired Employee In Retaliation For Gender Discrimination Complaint, Judge Finds

The judge recommended the church and its senior pastor Dave Ortlund pay more than $93,000 in back wages and damages to the employee.>>Read more.

Christian School Board Member Used Money, Gifts To Groom, Sexually Abuse Boy: Police

The investigation into the man, 55, began when a man in his 20s came forward to say he was a victim of child sexual abuse, police said.>>Read More.

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