7-Alarm Propane Blaze Evacuates Neighborhood: Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight across the Patch network:

Explosions Heard in 7-Alarm Propane Company Fire; Neighborhood Evacuated

Firefighters battling Gurnee blaze upgraded to a seven-alarm fire Thursday afternoon. Nearby homes and businesses have been evacuated as the risk has grown.

Woman Hit by Lightning While Walking in Bolingbrook Today

She was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Stoned Mom Arrested After Lying About Guy Molesting Her Kid: Police

The Bolingbrook woman was smoking pot with a guy when she called the cops on him and said he molested her 3-year-old, police said.

Teen Dies From Asthma After Witnessing Chicago Shooting

The trauma of witnessing a fatal gunfight was too much for Jessica Williams, who died while attempting to escape the chaos.

Maybe Chris Sale Was Right About Those Throwback Uniforms

See how a fan showed support for the White Sox pitcher and his fashion sense during a recent game.

Good-Bye, Ruby Tuesday: 11 Restaurants Close in Illinois

A franchisee has closed its Ruby Tuesday restaurants in the state, including one in Downers Grove.

DNC 2016

President Obama, In Vintage Speech, Implores Divided Nation To Reject Fear

“You can read about it, you can study it, but until you’ve sat at that desk, you don’t know what it’s like to manage a global crisis or send young people to war,” Obama said. “But Hillary’s been in the room; she’s been part of those decisions.

• Gold Star Mom Remembers the Day She 'Cried All Over the President's Suit'
• ALSO: Rahm Emanuel Called Out in DNC Video Introducing Obama

Also Worth a Look Today

• Cast Members From Chicago-Based NBC Shows to Perform at Anti-Gun Violence Fundraiser
• Teen Jailed For Grabbing Gun Used in Pizza Man Stickup: Cops
• Northbrook Teen Opera Singer Moves to Semifinal Round of 'America's Got Talent'
• Schaumburg Dad's Father's Day Lottery Purchase Makes Him $700K Richer
• Cook County’s Nameless and Unclaimed Get Proper Burial

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