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Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight:

After Baby's Tragic Accident, Mom From IL Warns Others

After the 7-month-old suffered brain damage, his mother wants to make sure it doesn't happen to other families.

Uranium Found In Basement Of Home

A homeowner found a package labeled "uranium," prompting a hazmat response.

Unknown Viral Infection Suspected In High School Senior's Death

Michelle Math died Tuesday following a "brief and unexpected illness."

Pet Dog Killed In Backyard Coyote Attack

A 10-year-old Chihuahua was reportedly fatally mauled by a coyote Sunday night.

Mega Church Elders Apologize For Response to Pastor Allegations

"The tone of our first response had too much emphasis on defending Bill and cast some of the women in an unfair and negative light."

Illinois' First Wahlburgers Could Open In St. Charles

St. Charles, which is where Donny Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy bought a house two years ago, could soon get a Wahlburgers.

Chicago Cops Stole Drugs, Cash Using Falsified Warrants: Feds

The supervisor of a West Side gang unit and another officer, also accused of bribing fake informants, were indicted by a federal grand jury.

Chicago's First Italian Beef Festival Coming Soon

The festival will offer Revolution beer and sandwiches from Al's Beef, Mr. Beef and Buona Beef.

'Lost Puppy' Brought To Police Turns Out To Be Coyote

The coyote was quite the attraction at the police department before being taken to a wildlife center.

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• Life In Prison For Sexual Assault
• Defendant Nicknamed 'Porno' Gets $5M Bail
• Former City Councilman Sentenced After 2nd DUI

Across America

• John McCain: Senate Should Reject Gina Haspel Due To Torture
• Trump Meeting With Kim Jong Un Next Month

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