High-School Shooting Threat Brings Out FBI: Patch PM

2 in Custody Following High School Shooting Threat

The FBI joined local authorities in probing a threat to “blow up and shoot up” Lincoln-Way East High School near Frankfort Wednesday morning. Two people were taken into custody. Investigators also learned the hoax appeared to set up another teen to take the blame. » read more

Chicago-Area ‘Ink Master’ Scott Marshall Found Dead in Hotel Room

The 41-year-old Plainfield man was the 2014 winner of Spike TV’s “Ink Master,” taking home a $100,000 prize. » read more

Anti-Semitic Phrases Written on Winnetka Village Chalkboard

Winnetka’s recent idea to invite residents to submit ideas for downtown on blank chalkboards stationed in the business district elicited a request for “less Jews.” » read more

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