Man Plunges Down Well | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night.

Man Plummets Down Well, Is Rescued By Firefighters

The man fell 20–30 feet down into the well in the basement of the home Wednesday afternoon.>>Read More.

Student Tore Down Pride Flag, Faces Hate Crime: Prosecutors

Police said he became involved in a physical altercation with a staffer, as well as another employee who intervened, after trying to tear down the flag.>>Read More.

4 Hurt, 1 Sent Through Sunroof In Hit-And-Run Outside Sox Game: Cops

One victim went over the vehicle and through the sunroof, where they remained until the hit-and run vehicle got into another crash.>>Read More.

Suburban Eatery 'Honored' By O.J. Simpson Visit

In the video, the restaurant owner says he's "honored, very honored," that the former football star came into the restaurant. The eatery later removed the video and posted an apology, saying, "This video was not supposed to be posted," and adding that the person responsible for posting it has been fired.>>Read More.

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