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Endangered wolf pup born in IL | Pride parade back on | Woman pulls pellet gun during road rage: cops

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Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Friday night:

Toddler Died After Mother Squeezed Past Illegally Parked Truck: Report

Bike Lane Uprising accused ComEd of being "repeat bike lane obstructors," saying, "ComEd is well aware of this problem & ignores it. Now a 3 yr old is dead.">>>Read More.

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Highly Endangered Red Wolf Puppy Born At Illinois Zoo

In 1972, there were just 14 remaining red wolves in the United States. Puppy Ranger is part of the effort to repopulate the species.>>Read More.

'We're Back On!": Aurora Pride Parade Will Happen As Planned Sunday

To make it happen, police were offered an "unprecedented" triple-time pay incentive, officials said. Aurora Pride's permit had been yanked due to a shortage of officers, a week after the group angered some by banning armed, uniformed cops from participating in the parade.>>>Read More.

Road Rage On Essington: Woman Pulls Out Gun, Joliet Police Say

The 20-year-old faces charges after police say she pulled a pellet gun on a driver.>>>Read More.


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