'Captain Marvel' Tears Up Over Special Fan Moment At IL Con | PM

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

Brie Larson 'Tears Up' During Comic-Con Proposal

John Chambrone proposed to his boyfriend at Comic-Con in Rosemont over the weekend, and the "Captain Marvel" actress got to be part of the special moment.

AJ Freund's Death Due To 'Reckless' DCFS Duo: Lawsuit

The suit filed by AJ Freund's estate claims Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovin ignored DCFS procedures while investigating the Freund family.

Man, 67, Dies Of Hypothermia After Falling Into Creek

Police believe the man had been dead for some time when he was found.

Dog Found Playing With Rabid Bat in Home: Health Officials

The local health department is reminding pet owners to keep their pets up to date on vaccines following the incident.

Chicago Teachers’ Strike: Five Things You Should Know About The Work Stoppage

Beyond the fact classes are cancelled until the strike ends, here are five things you need to know about the work stoppage.

Mass Shooting Victim's Mom Asked To Remove 'Aurora Strong' Flag

A North Carolina homeowners association has asked the woman to remove her Aurora Strong flag.

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• First Community Solar Project In Illinois Will Save Taxpayer Money
• $6K Worth Of Merch Stolen From Verizon Store
• Beach For Dogs Closes
• Dogs, Cats Saved From House Fire
• Shoplifting Group Strikes Suburban Louis Vuitton, Robs Shopper
• Reward In Fatal Hit & Run
• Standard Market Sued Over Worker Fingerprints, Layoffs
• Northwestern Hosts Ohio State In First-Ever Friday Night Game
• 2 Overnight Murders In Joliet
• Wendy's Employee Accidentally Shoot Teen Co-Worker: Cops
• High School To Close Permanently

Across America

• Rep. Elijah Cummings, Powerful Democrat, Trump Foe, Dies At 68
• Hundreds Of Birds Killed, Hurt Flying Into NASCAR Hall Of Fame

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