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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

Shooting Threat Under Investigation At Suburban High School

Police told Patch the caller said a group planned to come to the high school "and shoot.">>Read More.

'She Should Be Here': Family Demands Accountability As Loyola Student's Killing Fuels Immigration Debate

“What happened to Sheridan cannot be reduced to a ‘senseless tragedy,’ nor can it be explained in general terms about public safety. Sheridan was our daughter. She was 18 years old. She was doing something entirely normal — walking near her campus with friends. She should be here.">>Read More.

CFD Firefighter Michael Altman's Funeral Postponed Friday As Wife Goes Into Labor

Altman and his wife, Nora, were expecting their second child when he died in the line of duty. Nora went into labor Thursday morning.>>Read More.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Metra Train: Metra

The pedestrian—identified at this time only as an area man approximately 79 years of age—was not near a crossing when struck, according to Metra Media Relations Manager Meg Thomas-Reile, so it was not immediately known what time he was hit.>>Read More.

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