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

Road Rage Ice Pick Assault Leads To Hate Crime Charge: Cops

A man is accused of telling a motorcyclist to go back to his country and then chasing him with an ice pick.

Illinois 1st State To Require EpiPen Insurance Coverage For Kids

Gov. Pritzker signed the measure into law Aug. 9, calling the legislation "a big step forward in protecting" Illinois children and families.

Batavia Man Missing For Over 2 Months: Police

Police said he has been missing since he was released from a medical facility on June 10.

Pain Still Fresh 6 Months After Aurora Mass Shooting

We are forever #AuroraStrong.

Man Dies After Attending Heavy Metal Fest In Tinley Park

A 62-year-old man died Sunday after witnesses said they saw him fall at Knotfest, a heavy metal concert at Tinley's Hollywood Amphitheatre.

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