Beating In School Bathroom: 2 Boys Face Felonies | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

2 Boys Face Felonies After School Bathroom Fight

Neither boy has returned to school since the incident. The mother of the boy who was beaten has expressed concern about how long it took for school officials to call 911 for her unconscious son, and accused the district of downplaying the seriousness of the incident.>>Read More.

Chihuahua, Postman Find Unlikely Friendship In West Suburbs

The love between a long-haired Chihuahua and her family’s postal carrier has caught the internet’s attention, with the unlikely pair going viral. More than two years ago, young four-legged Frannie met postman Dan Larsen, marking the start of a friendship so strong it sparked the nickname "FranDan.">>Read More.

Man Shoots At Cops After Making Threats At Business: Police

An employee of the establishment told police they had asked a man and woman to leave before the man retrieved a gun from his vehicle, returned and threatened the employee. As police attempted to apprehend the man, they say he fired several shots at them and the employee.>>Read More.

Ban On Disguised Vapes Heads To Full Illinois Senate

Police are searching for a male, approximately 6 foot tall, last seen wearing a brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with white soles, and carrying a black Under Armour backpack. He was last seen running southbound from the scene, armed with a black handgun.>>Read More.

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