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

2 Dead After Wrong-Way Semi Hits High School Basketball Team Bus

The girls junior varsity team was returning from an away game when tragedy struck.

Walt Disney's Childhood Home In Chicago Restored

Homeowners celebrated the home's restoration on Disney's birthday this week.

Cause Of Death 'Pending' For Man Found Dead In Dump Truck

A truck driver found the man's body while emptying the truck.

Alderman Says Cubs' Owners Are Trying To Push Him Out Of Office

Ald. Tom Tunney said it's no secret that the Ricketts family wants to see him out of City Council.

Is 'Die Hard' A Christmas Movie? Take Patch's Twitter Poll

Let's decide ourselves if the 1988 film "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis should be considered a Christmas movie.

Jurors Award $21.5M To Family Of Boy, 6, Who Drowned

Summer camp counselors were aware the boy should not have been in the main pool, testimony revealed.

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• Cops Release Info In Fatal Hit & Run
• Reward Offered For Info On Shooting Suspect: Sheriff
• New Holiday Beer Supports Local Charity
• Santa, Live Reindeer Make Stop At Firehouse
• Students Help Cubs' Rizzo Design Holiday Cards
• Motorcycles Stolen From Parking Lot
• Mumps Outbreak Prompts Graduation Cancellation
• Fun Outdoor Activities For Kids This Month
• Choir Celebrates 200th Anniversary Of 'Silent Night'

Across America

• Trump Administration To East Oil, Gas Drilling Limits
• Survivor, Parents School Indiana School Shooter's Family

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