Sex Offender Sics Pit Bull On Cop: Police | IL PatchPM

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

Sex Offender Sics Pit Bull On Police During Battery Arrest: Cops

A man is accused of grabbing a woman by the throat, pushing her to the ground and repeatedly punching her in the face before encouraging his dog to attack arriving officers.>>>Read More.

Star Wars Day Will Return To Joliet June 4: Library

After announcing it was canceled forever, organizers changed their minds after an outpouring of sadness from Star Wars fans.>>>Read More.

100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Who Battled COVID And Cancer Dies

In June, scores of people from Joliet and beyond showed up to honor the centennial of a man who had served his community for years with quiet good humor.>>>Read More.

Things You Need To Know About Chicago's Proof Of Vaccine Mandate

Here's what you need to know about Chicago's coronavirus vaccination mandate for local businesses that starts Jan. 3.>>>Read More.

The Patch community platform serves more than 80 communities across Illinois, in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

Get Patched In: Subscribe to free daily email, news alerts, Facebook fun and more from Patch