Kids Held At Gunpoint During Standoff | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Children Held At Gunpoint In Suburban Standoff: Police

A woman was able to exit the home but reported that a man remained inside and was holding two other children at gunpoint, police said.>>Read More.

Driver Fatally Shot During Police Chase On I-88: Cops Say Suspect, Officer Exchanged Gunfire

Illinois State Police say the man was wanted in a missing persons case involving a person in a "mental health crisis" and fled a traffic stop.>>Read more.

Bodycam Released In Police Shooting Death Of Man Armed With Box Cutter: State Police

Footage shows what happened after police conducting a well-being check encountered a man they say was armed with a box cutter.>>Read More.

Human Skull, Other Bones Found In Forest Preserve Prompt Death Investigation

Authorities say remains appear to have been exposed to the elements for an extended period and have not yet been identified.>>Read More.

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