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

This Is The 3rd-Most Bed Bug Infested City In The Country

This Illinois city had more treatments for bed bugs than Los Angeles or New York, according to pest control company Orkin.

3 Houses Burn In Extra-Alarm Fire

A house reportedly exploded Wednesday morning, with fire spreading to two neighboring homes.

Man Used Dating App To Lure Robbery Victim: Police

When the victim showed up to a prearranged date, the man robbed him, according to police.

Woman's Film Shows What It's Like To Battle Cancer Young

Even doctors told her, "You're too young to have cancer," the filmmaker and former Illinois resident said.

'Be Kind To Each Other:' School Addresses Racist Incident

The statement comes after a student was filmed writing a racial slur on a whiteboard.

Visitation, Funeral Set For Fallen Trooper

Plus, how you can help his wife and young daughter.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Bites Police Officer
• IL Rep Casts Lone No Vote Against Rebuking Steve King
• 'The Kids Are Afraid Of Her:' Protection Order Against Mother Charged In Abuse Case
• Gas Station Attendant Beaten In Robbery
• Village Votes To Hike Minimum Wage, Boost Sick Pay
• Man Charged In Date Rape Case
• Armed Robbery At Pizza Hut
• Woman Found Dead In Basement, Autopsy Inconclusive
• Elderly Man Critically Hurt In House Fire
• Alinea Owner Offers Clemson Tigers 'Real' Meal After Trump Fast-Food Dinner

Across America

• 4 Americans Killed In Syria Explosion
• Woman In Wheelchair Stabbed 116 Times, Disemboweled

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