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Sleepy Cop in Facebook Video Suspended for Unauthorized Nap

• Chicago Police spokesman says incident is not in keeping with department’s “high expectations.”

Defenseless Toddler’s Life Ended in ‘Mortal Kombat’ with Babysitter

• For killing the 3-year-old boy over a video game and a curse word, the sitter gets 33 years in prison.

43 Years in Prison for Fatal Naperville Bar Stabbing of Local Teacher

• Daniel Olaska stabbed elementary school teacher Shaun Wild in the heart after he tried to intervene in a fight.

Lemont Man’s Jerky Behavior Gets Him Barred from Wrigley for the Summer

• Daniel Krupa, 20, is accused of making a big scene at the ballpark Sunday.

Bad Kitty! Tinley Park Man Calls Cops on Cat That Attacked Him and His 70-Pound Lab

• Ferocious feline now can’t get out of a shelter without proof of a rabies shot.

High School Senior Skips Prom to Feed the Homeless and Hungry

• Ashley Yong, a Hinsdale South student, used her prom money to make care packages, and she’s raised more than $5,000 to further the cause. Watch her awesome video!

Sleeping Woman Attacked and Repeatedly Raped by Intruder, Assailant Caught Using Her Link Card At Gas Station: Cops

• The man sneaked into the sleeping woman’s home through a kitchen window, police said.

U.S. Sailor from Lisle Killed While Serving in Anti-ISIS Effort in the Middle East

• Ryan Burris was “just a really nice guy,” says his mom. His death is under investigation by the Department of Defense.

Parents of Bolingbrook’s Accused Terrorist Speak

• Mother says he could never hurt anyone.

Hillary Clinton Reminisces with Park Ridge Friends, Giggles, Talks About Granddaughter

• Then she got back to campaigning for the presidency during her Chicago trip.

One Child Dead, One in Serious Condition Following I-94 Crash

• The two children were ejected from the vehicle in Saturday afternoon crash.

Local Motorists Asked to Look Out for Turtles

• DuPage County Forest Preserve officials say more turtles are crossing area roadways on their way to nest.

Days After Son’s Death, Mom Dons Cap and Gown to Receive His Diploma

• Aaron Dunigan was a beloved football player with a bright future, his mother Kaye Jackson told reporters. He deserved that diploma.

Couple Beaten in Encounter with Urinating Men After White Sox Game Sue the Team

• They claim security was insufficient. The accused attackers and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority are also named as defendants.

Gunmen Shut Down Bishop Ford Thursday Morning

• Argument leads to shooting which forced State Police to shut down the highway for several hours.

13-Year-Old Caught Breaking into Evanston Home Wednesday Night: Cops

• The boy faces multiple charges following the incident on Pioneer Road.

Nearly $30K Raised for Dogs Found at Glencoe Home

• GoFundMe account created to help dogs found in horrendous shape last week has generated generous donations.

• Woman Drags a Man with Her Car After Argument in New Lenox: Cops
• Man Buys Tea, Condoms and Walks Around Gas Station with Pants Pulled Down
• 14-Year-Old Charged in Arson Fire that Destroyed 12 Cars
• Glenview Church Pushes On After Former Priest’s Theft Scandal
• Bank Robber Gets 3 Years in Prison; Judge Calls Sentence ‘A Gift‘
• Customer Pokes Employee in Eye: Cops
• Suburban Man Killed After Fall from Catwalk at Chicago Concert

• Deal for $10 Saves Historic Northbrook Church
• Make-A-Wish Dream For Wilmette Boy is Military Boot Camp
• Skimming Device Used to Rob Bank Customers of $50K
• Michael Jordan’s Mansion in Highland Park Sees Another Price Drop
• The Bachelor’s Whitney Bischoff and Chris Soules Could Be Headed for Breakup
• Former Oswego Resident Missing from Army Post

COMMENTER WISDOM OF THE WEEK

Tinley Park Man Calls Cops on Cat That Attacked His Dog

• toemasie: Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, they don’t ask for money and, if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.
  • Fairisfair: Don’t ask to borrow the car either

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