Headless Duck, Fake Blood Accusations Against Candidate | PatchPM

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

Candidate Accused Of Leaving Headless Duck On Woman's Porch

Fake blood, a headless duck and false accusations are at the heart of a no-contact order given to a circuit court candidate in a northwest Chicago suburb last week.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Will Make 2 Stops in Illinois

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make two stops in the Chicago suburbs in 2019.

Barge Explodes In Lemont: Fire District

Residents several towns away reported hearing the blast.

Crash Death Of Woman, Unborn Child Leads To Prison Term

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the head-on crash that killed a woman and her unborn child.

2 Fired After Racism Allegation At Naperville Buffalo Wild Wings

It's the second time allegations of racism have led to firings at Naperville business. This time, a group celebrating a birthday claims they were asked to move tables to accommodate a "racist" customer.

Snowy Halloween Photos From Patch Readers Across Illinois

It was a Halloween for the record books. Here are some of our favorite photos.

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• Woman Kicks Cop Responding To Loud Music Complaint: Police
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