Deadly 4th Of July: Tree Limb Tragedy, Lightning Strikes |PatchPM

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

2nd Person Dies After Branch Falls On Crowd At Fireworks Show

Two men were killed and five people — including a pregnant woman who gave birth after the horrible accident — were hurt.

Toddler, Man Struck By Lightning At Fireworks Show

The victims were a 3-year-old child and adult, according to reports.

Woman Hit By Lightning After Navy Pier Fireworks

Police said the woman was seriously injured.

Search Continues For Man Who Went Into Fox River During Fireworks

Several area agencies assisted in the search for a man who went underwater during a fireworks show.

3 Officers Shot, Suspect Killed In Shootout

A 52-year-old man reportedly fired at officers during a standoff Tuesday night. He was fatally shot by officers, police said.

Three Cars Drive Into High Water After Storm

Watch footage of an interview with one of the victims.

Woman Killed In July 4 Crash

The single-vehicle collision occurred during the early morning hours on the Fourth of July.

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• Mayor Visits 'Nightmare On Hickory Street' Block
• Adorable Babies Celebrate 4th Of July
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Across America

• Ex-Fox News Exec Joining White House
• Men Suffer About 70 Percent Of Fireworks Injuries

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