Trump Calls GOP Sen. Mark Kirk a Loser: Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight across the Illinois Patch network:

Donald Trump Calls Mark Kirk a Loser During GOP Sit-Down

"I guess he lit me up," says Illinois' Republican senator, who did not attend Thursday's meeting with Trump.

8 Days of Graphic Abortion-Photo Protests on 24 Streets Begins Friday

The Pro-Life Action League is taking to the streets across the city and suburbs to show “the truth about abortion and what it does to unborn children.” If you don't want to see them, avoid these streets.

Sheriffs' Association Warning Illinois Residents of Phone Scam

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association does not raise money by phone.

Chicagoans Lukewarm About Dwyane Wade Coming to Bulls

Most city and suburban Bulls fans are frustrated that the signing was made this week instead of six years ago. ALSO: Dwyane Wade Signs $47 Million Deal to Come Home

Frankfort Man Crushed to Death by Falling Semi Truck

The 58-year-old man was working beneath a semitrailer when it fell on top of him.

Judge Won't Lessen Sentence of Mom Who Killed Disabled Daughter

The lawyer for Bonnie Liltz argues his client will die in prison because of her poor health if her 4-year jail sentence isn't reduced.

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• Metra Adds Service for Taste of Chicago
• 4 Illinois Schools Make Forbes' Top 100 in 2016
• Police Release Images of Dollar Store Murder Suspects
• Frankfort Bluegrass Festival Still Popular, Still Drawing, Still Free
• 'Chicago for Chicagoans' Walking Tours Explore City Neighborhoods

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