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

Girl Hit By Stray Bullet While Planning Her 11th Birthday Party

The girl was shot while inside her home Monday night, a report states.

ICE Detains Workers At Chicago Pizzeria

The neighborhood eatery had a sign on the door Tuesday announcing it was closed.

Rabid Bat Found: Person Treated For Possible Exposure

According to the health department, one person is being treated for exposure to the rabid bat.

Halloween 2019: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour o' Scary Yards

Patch is compiling its 2019 guide to the Chicago-area's Best Halloween Yard Displays. Submit your yard haunt today.

Murder Charges Dropped In Missing Mom Case

An Indiana man had been charged in the death of a mother who vanished in February.

Unarmed Sheriff's Intern Helped Arrest Armed Man

Frank Ficarra, 22, leapt to action to prevent a potentially dangerous situation from escalating.

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