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

Boy, 5, Loses Hand In Fireworks Accident, Man Charged

A suburban man lost a hand in a similar fireworks accident on New Year's Eve.

Brookfield Zoo's African Lion Dies

In later years, Zenda began losing mane, but his roar could be heard from across the park.

Celebratory New Year's Gunshots Hit Sleeping Man

Police say the sleeping man was hit in the abdomen and taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Illinois Parents Welcome First Babies Born In 2020

Take a look at all the cute babies born to suburban parents during the first hours of 2020.

Registration Opens For 2020 Oak Forest Fleadh

Registration is already open for the yearly 5K race and family parade down Cicero Avenue.

Kids Bring Christmas Caroling Back

Kyler Mrozek and his friend went around town this holiday season, bringing joy the old-fashioned way.

Man Who Killed Son Had Revoked FOID Card, Never Surrendered Guns

"He just said 'Are you all ready to die today?' with this big smile on his face," Cassandra Tanner Miller said of her estranged husband.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Homeless Man Ordered To Move Dwelling Out Of Woods
• Woman Strangled Near Dumpster IDed
• 5 Hurt In Crash
• $150K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold
• Donations Stolen From Goodwill
• More Fentanyl Overdose Deaths In 2019 Than Homicides In Cook Co.
• Fraternal Order Of Police Writes Letter Criticizing Chief
• Student Sues After Dog Attack
• Gunfire, Arrest After Crowded New Year's Eve Party In Short-Term Rental

Across America

• Iran Vows 'Severe Revenge' In Response To U.S. Airstrikes
• Meet Amulet, An Arab-American Marvel Character

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