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Knife-Wielding Woman, 64, Fatally Shot By Officer: Cops | IL PatchPM

Woman, 6-year-old plummet from carnival ride | Monkeypox vaccine arrives | Man found dead after showing gun to cops on FaceTime

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

Woman Fatally Shot By Officer Was Wielding Knife: Police

Police say the woman, 64, was wielding a knife when she met officers at the door as they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.>>>Read More.

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Ride Malfunction Injures 2 At Palos Hills Friendship Fest

Police said a 40-year-old woman and 6-year-old child fell out of the ride following a mechanical malfunction.>>Read More.

Monkeypox Vaccine Arrives In Suburban Cook County

Officials received a limited supply of doses for suburban residents.>>>Read More.

Man Found Dead After Showing Gun To Cops On FaceTime: Northbrook PD

Police said nearby roads were shut down for hours after the man showed officials a gun via FaceTime during a home barricade situation.>>>Read More.


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