Masked Strangers Lure Child: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Masked Strangers Offer Child Candy In Luring Attempt: Police

Police issued a community alert on the Facebook page calling it "a potential child luring incident" and saying a man and woman, both wearing masks, reportedly approached a child offering candy.>>Read More.

Burglars Cut Hole In Wall, Steal $1M In Jewelry From Mall Store: Police

Police believe up to six burglars entered through a vacant neighboring unit overnight Thursday into Friday, and a construction worker discovered the damage around 9:30 the next morning, police said.>>Read More.

IL Man Sent Gun Parts To Israel Disguised As George Foreman Grills, Auto Parts

Federal agents allege that he put false information on the shipping labels and concealed firearm parts in boxes for auto parts or George Foreman grills. Officials said a search of his home also turned up ammunition, guns, 28 pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of dollars in cash.>>Read More.

Pritzker Says Sheriff In Sonya Massey Case Should Resign

But the sheriff, who has apologized, said he's committed to the job: "I was overwhelmingly elected to lead the sheriff's office through both good times and bad.">>Read More.

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