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

R. Kelly, Entourage Recruited Girls & Women For Sex: Indictment

Kelly, arrested in Chicago on Thursday, faces allegations including child porn and conspiracy. Two of his ex-employees also face charges.

Pilot Walks Away From Plane Crash Near Chicago Executive Airport

A pilot escaped after a single-engine plane crashed Thursday night in the woods.

With Raids Looming, Chicago Mayor Blocks ICE Access To Databases

President Donald Trump's threatened large scale ICE raids are set for this weekend in cities including Chicago.

Powerboat Crash In Lake Michigan Kills Woman, Injures 2 Others

The boat crashed into a jetty and capsized early Thursday on the North Side.

Parole Party Murder: Minooka Man Gets Probation For Killing

Nathan Hofkamp was gunned down by his mother's boyfriend less than 12 hours after his release from prison.

Woman Detained During Dog Park Protest: Police

The woman was found standing on top of her vehicle, which was blocking access to public parking.

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• Drunken Driver Crashes Into Squad Car: Cops
• Man, 35, Found Dead
• Patch Exclusive: Interview With Humboldt Park Gator
• Woman Ate Evidence In Traffic Stop: Cops
• Mail Carrier Ejected In Crash
• K-9 Catches Man Who Ran From Police

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• Bill To Save 9/11 Victim Fund Easily Passed By House
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