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A dad is facing numerous charges after prosecutors say he handed his 8-year-old son a gasoline-soaked stick, telling him to throw it into a fire pit and causing the child to be seriously burned.
Additionally, a large police investigation is underway at a Mundelein home after five people were reportedly found dead inside.
Meanwhile, prosecutors released new details into a planned mass shooting at a suburban Hindu temple, saying a 19-year-old had been plotting the attack for two years and had told a coworker he wanted to "retry" it after his rifle jammed.
Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Plus, a man with other pending cases is behind bars after police say he attempted to abduct two young girls from a shopping center and told police he wasn't going to stop until he was successful.
5 Found Dead In IL House
A large police investigation is underway at a Mundelein home after five people were reportedly found dead inside.
Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Boy, 8, Suffers Burns All Over His Body After Gasoline-Soaked Stick Incident
After the father handed the 8-year-old a gasoline-soaked stick to throw into a fire pit, "The child "caught on fire causing 1st and 2nd degree burns all over his body including his face. The defendant did not help or get an ambulance while (the 12-year-old child) administered first aid and called his mother for help," prosecutors said.
'Every Parent's Worst Nightmare:' New Details Revealed In Court For Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct 2 Girls
A man with eight pending sexually charged cases told police he was looking for young girls and wasn’t going to stop until he found one after he tried kidnapping two underage girls, prosecutors said. Police said he asked both girls their ages, and when the 15-year-old answered, he told her, "you're perfect."
Missing Man Home Safe: Family
The family filed a missing persons report; on Sunday they told Patch that the man had been found safe.
High School On Probation After Probe Into Racist Incident, Controversial Encounter With Another School
Officials issued a statement saying they believe the school "reacted swiftly and responsibly" after both incidents, including racist taunts at a high school football game that led to six students voluntarily withdrawing to avoid expulsion.
Son Thwarts Disabled Mom's Carjacker in Jewel Parking Lot: Police
Police say a 20-year-old woman got into the mother's car, threatening to shoot her if she didn't get out, then attempted to push her out of the vehicle while she attempted to put on her prosthetic leg. The woman's son came to her rescue.
More Than $60K Raised To Help Support Family Of College Student Killed By Train
Family friends started the GoFundMe after Tommy Offer, 18, was hit by a train while crossing the tracks.
Teen Planned Temple Attack For 2 Years, Wanted To 'Retry': Prosecutors
Court records detail the alleged planning, racist writings and messages a suburban teen sent a Taco Bell coworker after his rifle failed to fire, officials said.
Health Officials Urge Parents To Test Children For Lead Exposure
New Illinois requirements call for blood lead testing at ages 1 and 2.

Men Who Cook Event Draws A Crowd: 17 Photos From State's Attorney's Children's Advocacy Fundraiser
Illinois Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey was among the more than 1,000 people who were at the event. The popular annual fundraiser brings together amateur and professional cooks from throughout the community who serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrées and
desserts—all while competing for the votes and bragging rights of those in attendance.
Man Gets 55 Years For Killing Girlfriend: Prosecutors
The man repeatedly stabbed his girlfriend during an argument. She served in the military for six years.
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