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

Child Sex Offender Fugitive Nabbed By U.S. Marshals

He was convicted of sexually abusing a 16-year-old in Will County when he was 53. Now he faces charges in two more counties.

Christmas Decorations Start House Fire

Fire crews managed to extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes of the initial call, authorities said.

Cop's Negligence Caused Crash: Lawsuit

The officer is accused of driving his squad car carelessly and in an unsafe condition

Snow Delays State Football Championship Celebration

Monday's snow day forced the postponement of the party.

Ex-Trump Aide From Illinois Ordered To Prison

Chicago native George Papadopoulos was sentenced earlier this year for lying to the FBI during the Russia investigation.

Bears Legend Mike Ditka Suffers Heart Attack While Playing Golf

Doctors gave Da Coach a pacemaker following his heart troubles earlier this week.

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