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

Man With Hatchet Fatally Shot By Naperville Cop, Police Say

Police say the man was wielding a hatchet when he "charged" an officer who was performing an unrelated traffic stop.>>>Read More.

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Amazon Obstructing Probe Of Deadly Warehouse Collapse: House Committee

The collapse that killed 6 workers amid an Edwardsville tornado is being investigated, but a House committee said Amazon isn't cooperating.>>Read More.

Newman Dismisses Casten Attacks As 'Poop' In TV Ad Featuring Her Dog

The ad features Newman walking her beagle, Iggy, who assumes the squatting position familiar to any dog owner.>>>Read More.

Fatal Shove: Man Shoved 59-Year-Old During Dispute, Police Say

Jacob Bean, 24, was charged with felony aggravated battery. Police say he shoved another driver after both men got out of their cars.>>>Read More.


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