Boy, 8, Beaten To Death With Bat, Mother Seriously Injured | Illinois Patch

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

IL Man Who Beat 8-Year-Old, Girlfriend 117 Times With Bat Pleads Guilty To Murder: Reports

He struck the boy, who later died, and the child's mother at least 117 times with the bat in a horrific attack that was recorded on a cell phone.>>Read More

2 Felony Charges For Police Lt. As He Appeals His Termination

According to his termination notice, in July 2025, "Lieutenant Harrison accessed the Joliet Police Department's Automatic License Plate Reader Database, known as 'Flock,' for a purpose not associated with law enforcement activities, but for personal purposes to track the location of a female officer.">>Read More.

Tylenol Murders Documentary Revisits Possible Link To Chemist Found Dead In Church

Premiering Friday, the film explores a chemist's possible connection to the killings as investigators and experts remain divided.>>Read More.

94-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into School Bus: Police

Authorities say a brake malfunction may be to blame.>>Read more.

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