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

Carjacking Victim: 'I Thought It Would Never Happen To Me'

"I thought it would never happen to me—big mistake in judgement," he said. "But I have to tell you I came close to either being shot, or run over (or both), and losing our Cooper forever, he said of the golden retriever who was in the car when it was stolen.>>>Read More.

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Wendy Gessing's Family Can't Find Closure 16 Months After She Vanished

Patch asked Gessing's longtime boyfriend if he believes she's still alive. "I sure hope so, but after this long, how long do you hold on?" Harris replied. "I don't know the answer to the question."

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Floating 'Stranger Things' Display, TikTok Sensation Here To Stay

After issues stemming from an incident with a "disgruntled" neighbor, the Plainfield display, starring a floating Max, will reopen Friday.>>Read More.

Tyson Foods Relocating Employees From Illinois To Arkansas

The move will affect nearly 1,000 jobs, according to reports.>>>Read More.


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