Cop Killed By Train Remembered: Father, Veteran, Friend | PatchPM

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

Chicago Police Officer Struck By Train Was New Dad, Veteran

Conrad Gary leaves behind his wife, 6-month-old daughter and family with strong roots in the area.

School District Eliminates Football, Wrestling, Swimming

Several sports have been eliminated, and class sizes will increase for the 2019-20 school year due to a budget shortfall in the district.

Share Your Holiday Pet Pics With Patch

Got a photo of your four-legged friend in festive attire? Send it our way.

Results Are In: Patch Readers Confirm 'Die Hard' Is A Christmas Movie

Illinois readers settled the debate.

Combative Patient Tries To Escape Hospital: Cops

Instead of the hospital, the 51-year-old is now in jail.

Famous Actor Surprised With 'Dream' Chicago Food Smorgasbord

Instead of doing the standard interview, WGN surprised the star with a table full of Portillo's, Lou Malnati's and Garrett Popcorn.

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• Man Caught With 70 Kilos Of Cocaine: Cops
• False Alarm Leads To Lockdown
• Officer Earns Life Saving Award
• Man, Dogs Escape Devastating House Fire
• Man Guilty Of Sex Assault Of Child He Knew
• 1920s Mini-Mansion Is Fully Rehabbed
• Traffic Stop Turns Up Narcotic Hidden In Stool Softener Bottle
• 'You Can't Sleep In A Shed,' Judge Tells Man
• Eviction Moratorium In Place For The Holidays
• Mayor To Run Unopposed For First Time In Decades
• Woman Stabs Man In Chest: Cops
• Ex County Board Chair Opens Up About Addiction, Recovery

Across America

• Michael Flynn: Former Trump Adviser's Sentencing Delayed
• Cops Save Baby After Dad Claims He Drowned Her

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