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

Increase In 'Zombie Raccoon' Calls: How To Protect Your Pets

Police have responded to three incidents of raccoons carrying the distemper virus in one suburb alone.

Elderly Driver Crashes Into Nail Salon

Police said no one was seriously injured. The driver was not charged.

50 OfficeMax Locations Closing, Including These IL Stores

One suburban store is already holding end of business liquidation sales.

School Honors Teenage Girl Killed In Crash

Students honored the memory of volleyball player Beth Dunlap with a day filled with fun activities and fundraising efforts

Man Threatens Housing Authority With 'Henry Pratt'

He is accused of being the second person who used the workplace shooting tragedy to make a threat since the Feb. 15 shooting.

Coach Fired Over Sexually Explicit Comments Sues High School

The former girls soccer coach claims he suffered "humiliation and emotional and physical distress" after he was fired in response to complaints of inappropriate conduct.

Baby Gorilla Born On Mother's Day At Lincoln Park Zoo

The western lowland gorilla Rollie received a very special Mother's Day gift.

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