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

Pregnant Woman's Unborn Baby Dies; Person of Interest In Custody

A woman who was "several months pregnant" is in critical condition and her unborn child has died following a shooting.

Mystery 'Boom' Wakes Residents, Puzzles Officials

A group of residents is calling on city and state officials to find a way to fix the problem.

Speeding Drunken Driver Threatened To Urinate In Squad Car: Cops

Police say the woman, who got up to a speed of 100 mph, threatened to urinate in the officer's car unless he released her without charges, police said.

1 Woman Hospitalized, Another Arrested In Accidental Shooting

A woman faces charges after accidentally shooting her partner in the shoulder, police said.

Man Accused Of Speeding Lied About Being a Cop: Police

"While the officer was speaking to Mr. Neufield, he noticed he was sweating a lot and stuttering in his responses," police said.

IL State Senator Wants Satanic Statue At Capitol Removed

A Chicago Satanist suggested Sen. Schimpf's alma mater rescind his law degree if he doesn't understand the laws surrounding the display.

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