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

Teen Boy Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl At Party

Authorities say a 17-year-old boy broke down a door to return to a party before sexually assaulting a female friend.

Hate Crime: Student Charged After Noose Found In U of I Elevator

Andrew Smith, 19, faces hate crime and disorderly conduct charges.

Chicago Bears To Host Green Bay Packers For Season Opener

Chicago Bears will play division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, at home on Thursday Sept. 5.

Legionnaires' Outbreak Reported at Retirement Home

Four residents at Covenant Living were taken to the hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease.

K9 Browser Helps FBI In Child Pornography Case

A convicted child molester is back behind bars, thanks in part to the work of the K9.

Residents Asked To Check Security Cameras Missing Teen Search

According to the sheriff's office, 18-year-old Aidan Beckford was last seen in that area around 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30.

Woman Dies In Crash After Police Chase

A 35-year-old woman died in a motorcycle crash Monday during a police chase that spanned several towns.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Car Catches On Fire On I-94
• 2nd Lawsuit Filed In Fatal Crash
• Golf Carts Stolen, Taken For Joy Ride
• Sex Offender Sentenced In Pool Incident
• Wanted Man Barricades Himself In Home, Gets Arrested
• Missing Man With Dementia Found Safe
• Woman Dies In Crash After Police Chase
• 3 People Stabbed In Suburb
• Cop's Crash 'All Covered Up:' Source
• Officer Retires 7 Months After Department Tried To Fire Him

Across America

• California Boat Fire: 34 Presumed Dead, Rescue Suspended
• 3 Shot, 1 Run Over Outside State Fair

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