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

Girl With Special Needs 'Felt She Was Among Friends:' Chicago PD

"This is beyond disturbing to watch and this young girl deserves far better."

Fire Department Vehicle Stolen, Suspect In Custody

The battalion chief's command vehicle was left idling in front of the firehouse when it was stolen early Thursday morning.

Chicago Mayor Apologizes For Calling Police Union Leader 'Clown'

"Mayor Lightfoot's contemptuous remark is a misguided and dangerous thing to say to a 30-year veteran police officer and FOP representative, particularly at a time when the city is facing such chronic violent crime."

Soldier Who Smashed Security Guard's Eye Socket Sentenced

He pleaded guilty to punching the woman in her face as she tried to clean up his vomit in a 2017 incident captured by a security camera.

Video Shows Person Of Interest In 'Sexually Motivated' Stabbing

A man is wanted for questioning in Thursday's bloody knife attack and abduction attempt near the DePaul University campus, police said.

Local Grad Signed To NFL Team

The Providence graduate and Notre Dame senior was also the MVP of the 2018 Citrus Bowl.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Firefighters Rescue Ducklings, Return Them To Their Mom
• Pantsless Man Exposes Himself To Delivery Driver
• Popular Bakery Opens New Location
• Man Stole From Cars Parked At Gym: Cops
• 'Uber Driver Swerving All Over The Road' Gets DUI: Cops
• Cops Investigate Attempted Child Abduction
• Last Fling Not Free In 2019
• Friends Raise Funds To Cover Funeral Of Motorcyclist Hit By Semi
• Ex-CEO Faces Federal Fraud Charges

Across America

• U.S. Government Will Execute Inmates For First Time Since 2003
• 8 Teens Had 'Seriously Damaged' Lungs After Vaping: Report

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