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

'Monster' Told Family 'Are You All Ready To Die Today?'

A GoFundMe aims to raise $50,000 following Saturday's horrific gunshot murder of infant Colton Miller, who was shot multiple times by his father.

Police Chief Gets Snapping Turtle Off Road: Video

The suburban chief removed the angry snapping turtle from the road in a rescue that was captured on video.

Girl Shot While Planning Party Dies On Her 12th Birthday

Kentavia Blackful has died one day after she was shot in the head while inside her home.

Deported Veteran Paroled, Back In Chicago

Army vet Miguel Perez was deported in 2018 but has another shot at becoming a citizen thanks to a pardon for a non-violent drug conviction.

Boy, 8, Treated After Rabid Bat Exposure

The child is receiving treatment after he was exposed to a bat that has since tested positive for rabies.

6 Cocaine Overdoses, 3 Deaths This Week In Joliet: Police Confirm

Four of the overdoses happened in the same home.

Hate Crime Trial Begins In Puerto Rico Flag Shirt Case

Jurors must decide if a 63-year-old Des Plaines man was motivated by hate while shouting at a woman last year in a widely shared video.

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• Wanted Woman Accused In Lottery Scam
• Patient Exposed Himself To ER Nurse: Charges
• Woman Throws Cup Of Coffee In Road Rage Incident: Police

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