Shelter Mourns After Homeless Man Who Turned Life Around Dies

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

Homer Became A New Man At MorningStar Mission; Shelter Mourns After Unexpected Death

Homer's story proves it's never too late to change.

$100 Per-Gun Buyback Aimed At Making Communities Safter

The event is being held in cooperation with Moms Demand Action.

Trubisky 'Feeling Good' For Start Against Rams Sunday: Report

Despite a shoulder injury in November, the Bears quarterback says he feels ready to play against Jared Goff and the Rams.

Heroin, Coke, Ecstasy, Guns, Bulletproof Vests Seized In Raid

The DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group seized heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, guns and bulletproof vests while executing a search warrant and arrested a couple.

Good Samaritan Tries To Help Out, Gets Car Stolen

After a woman offered to give him a ride, he responded by taking her car, police said.

SUV Plows Into Regional News Office

The building will remain closed until deemed safe by a structural engineer.

BBQ Restaurant Awarding $100,000 In Holiday Prizes

Diners are guaranteed to win one of hundreds of prizes totaling $100,000 in value — so long as they don't peek at what's inside their envelopes before the January-through-February redemption period.

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• Former Cubs Player Killed In Crash
• Man Arrested After Making Bomb Threat On Greyhound: Police
• Chicago Restaurants, Grocery Stores Ordered Closed This Week
• After Tragic Crashes, District Gets School Bus Stop Arms
• Fire Breaks Out At Taco Express
• Gunfire Hits Suburban Home
• Parolee Used Fake Money to Buy Real iPhone: Cops
• Here's What's Causing Town's Natural Gas Odor
• Water Shut Off At County Jail For Weekend
• Man Guilty In Fatal DUI Crash

Across America

• Mueller Probe: Court Deadlines Set Stage For More Details
• Amoebas From Neti Pot Devour Woman's Brain

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