'Tragedy' Averted As Hotel Worker Spots Suspicious Rifle | PM

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

Rifle Spotted, 'Tragedy' Averted By Staff At Lakefront Hotel

An Iowa man faces felony firearm charges after hotel staff noticed a rifle in a "very suspicious position" in his room.

University of Chicago Student Hit By Bullet On CTA Train Dies

Max Lewis, 20, was on life support for several days after the shooting and would have been paralyzed from the neck down and unable to eat or breathe on his own, his family said.

Son Of County Board Member Dies In Iowa: Report

The 21-year-old son of a Will County board member died late last month in Iowa, where he was stationed with the Air Force.

True-Crime Podcast Asks 'Who Killed Chris Vaughn's Family?'

A new true-crime podcast is reexamining the murders to shed light on whether Christopher Vaughn was justly charged, tried and convicted.

2 Years Later, Stolen Purse Found In Storm Drain In Wheaton

The purse, stolen during an August 2019 burglary, was thought to be long gone.

Woman, Golden Retriever Attacked By Pit Bull On Walks: Cops

Police said the larger dog attacked the 4-month-old puppy and bit its owner when she tried to save him.

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