Illinois mom charged in 2-year-old son's death followed Lindsay Clancy trial, prosecutors say

A mother in Illinois has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her young child at their home. The incident also involved an apparent attempt at self-harm. Details about the circumstances and any disputes over what happened are not yet clear from available reports.

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