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

7-Year-Old Girl Shot By Cousin At Family Party

Police said the children were playing in the house during a family gathering when the boy took out his father's rifle and the girl was shot in the lower jaw.

'Scruffy' Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed In Different State

Police said he admitted to robbing two banks in Michigan and one in Illinois.

Chicago Ranked Among Best Big US Cities To Live In

WalletHub used factors such as affordability, economy and quality of life to come up with its list. Here’s how Chicago fared.

Man Killed By Police Was Wanted For Murdering Elderly Man: Cops

Police said a man who was fatally shot by officers after pulling two guns was wanted in connection with the stabbing death of an 88-year-old man in another state.

Sarah Avon Abducted 37 Years Ago: Ferak Column

The 6-year-old vanished on a July night more than three decades ago. Her case was never solved.

School Honored For Act Of Kindness To Dying Grandmother

A high school granted a dying woman's request to see her grandson graduate.

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