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

Police Officer Dies Helping Motorist

A chain-reaction crash killed an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy.

Lincoln-Way Employee Resigns After Financial Discrepancies: D210

The former employee has not been named, and no charges have yet been filed.

Lost And Found Pets Of Will County

Recognize any of these pooches?

Famous Rocker To Headline Oktoberfest

The fest also includes a bratwurst eating contest, German polka music and more.

Restaurant Owner Slaps Employee For Being Late: Cops

The employee wanted the incident documented.

High School Evaluates Incoming Student Who Made 'Hit List': Report

Administrators contacted classmates of a student who reportedly made a "hit list" and "safe list" of students and staff.

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• Madigan Chief Of Staff Ruled By Fear For Over 25 Years: Report
• Man Sentenced To 160 Years In Child Sex Abuse Case Wins Appeal
• Residents Trained In Mental Health First Aid
• Passenger Killed, Driver Charged With
• $150K Approved For Village's Holiday Decor
• Pooch Parade
• City Council Divided On Cannabis Public Hearing
• Electronics Giant Plans $20 Million Expansion If Incentive Granted
• Masked Gunman Gets Caught

Across America

• White House Insists Fundamentals Of U.S. Economy 'Very Strong'
• Girl, 9, Fatally Mauled By 3 Pit Bulls

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