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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

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United Plane Hits Coyote At O'Hare

The aircraft returned to O'Hare and another plane took travelers to their destination, according to United. It's only the latest incident involving a coyote over the last several days in the Chicago area.>>Read More.

Big Piece Of Courthouse Building Falls Off, Nearly Hits Employees

Two employees were nearly struck by the falling concrete til that fell from the four-year-old courthouse building. Check out photos, video:>>Read More.

Mom Whose SUV Was Stolen With Son Inside Thanks Cops Who 'Worked Endlessly' For Arrests

The pregnant mother was brutally beaten by carjackers, who drove off in her SUV with her 2-year-old still inside. Nearly two years later, she talks about her "miracle baby," born months after the attack, and speaks about the detectives who "worked endlessly" to catch her attackers.>>Read More.

Illinois Aims To Offer Digital Driver's Licenses By End Of Year For Apple Users Only

Nearly two weeks after a new law requiring his office to issue mobile driver's licenses took effect, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that he hopes they will be available to the public by the end of 2025 — but only to residents with iPhones or Apple Watches.>>Read More.


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