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Unarmed teen shot by cop | More charges in guard's death | Water park won't open

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Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night:

Billy The Bison Needs To Be Off Forest Preserve Property: Officials

The wayward bison has been elusive since she escaped in September, but not officials say she must be off preserve property by Memorial Day weekend.>>>Read More.

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Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Chicago Cop Shoots Unarmed 13-Year-Old Boy Who Ran From Stolen Car

The teenage boy ran from a car that police say was used when a masked man hijacked a car with a child inside.>>>Read More.

Splash Station Water Park Won't Open In 2022

The park district director said there was not a specific issue or reason for the decision, other than the fact "that it's been closed since 2018.".>>>Read More.


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