Fighting Grocers Thwart 3 Armed Robbers: Patch PM

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

Grocers Fight Back Against Armed Robbers

VIDEO: Watch an array of employees at the Fresh Market Place in a Chicago neighborhood take on a pair of men who pulled guns on three cashiers. "Before you know it all the employees went out to fight," one employee said.

Rattlesnake Carcass Found in Wood Oaks Green Park

This species of venomous reptile isn't native to Northbrook, and officials don't know for sure how it got here.

Is This Your 'Fight Song'? Thank This Deerfield High School Grad for It

Dave Bassett co-wrote the single that has become the unofficial theme music for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Judge Won't Cut Rod Blagojevich's Prison Sentence

Ex-governor learned on Tuesday his 14-year sentence on corruption charges will not be changed.

Downers Grove Man Wins $500 a Week for Life

The ticket was bought at a Downers Grove convenience store.

Portillo's Launches Ordering App

(Online) Order's Up! The worst part about Portillo's is the wait. But not anymore. Register soon and you could win free meals for a year.

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• Naperville Has Second Best Public Schools in Country
• Chicago Firefighter Hurt in Recording Studio Blaze
• Man Punches Woman, Tries to to Disarm Cop in Chicago: Police

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