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Icy Pond Rescue | Girl Attacked At School | Child Luring Attempts

Week in Headlines: Lane Bryant anniversary | Fake pipe bomb | Roadwork closing 159th Street | Dirty politics.

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Boys Rescued After Falling Through Ice On Frankfort Pond
A neighbor came to the rescue of two boys, ages 10 and 11, after they became submerged in a frigid pond on Sunday.
'Gang Attack' Left Girl Bruised In High School Hallway
"My daughter could have died," the parent of a girl shown on video getting attacked at Morgan Park High School told ABC-7.
LANE BRYANT MURDERS: 10 YEARS LATER
Last Piece Of Case's Puzzle Needed, Cops Say
"What I do, it's for [the victims] because they don't have a voice anymore," says the Tinley Park police detective on the case for a decade.
New 3D Image Of Lane Bryant Suspect Released By Tinley Police
One day before the tragedy's 10-year anniversary, Tinley police shared a new image of the man suspected of slaying women at Lane Bryant.
Remembering Victim Rhoda McFarland
A decade after the tragedy, the Joliet woman's murder weighs heavy on peoples' minds, said Joliet resident Steve Broadway.
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Pet Retailers Pull Support of Animal Welfare League
Petco Foundation and PetSmart Charities suspend their relationships with the embattled shelter after allegations of animal mistreatment.
ALSO:
Activists Demand Resignation of Animal Welfare League Director
Fake Pipe Bomb Thrown Inside Tobacco City In Merrionette Park
A bomb squad was called to the Tobacco City store on 115th Street in Merrionette Park after a suspicious object was thrown in the store.
Tinley Park Parks Superintendent Accused of Abusing Son
Tinley Park man is alleged to have physically abused his son because he was "playing around" instead of getting ready for school.
Overalls-Clad Bandit Robs Midlothian Credit Union: FBI
Alleged bank bandit displayed gun during Midlothian credit union robbery, FBI said. Reward offered.
Dist. 142 Alerts Parents of Second Child Luring Attempt
Dist. 142 alerts parents of man driving a white van or SUV trying to lure child into vehicle on Jan. 30, similar to Jan. 24 incident.
Palos Park Cops Offers Rides to Partiers on Super Bowl Sunday
If you've had too much to drink during the big game, Palos Park cops will pick you up and get you home safe on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4.
Ex-Brewery Employee Charged Company For Gym Membership, Cops Say
A warrant was issued on Wednesday for an Oak Forest woman who was allegedly charging her fitness fees to a New Lenox alehouse.
Cop Who Was Hit By His Own Police Car Shot Fleeing Suspect
A police officer in Harvey is recovering from a foot injury after shooting at and wounding a man who stole his squad car during a pursuit.
Pro-Wrestling Event Planned At Marian Catholic In May
Several WWE stars will travel to Chicago Heights for "Warrior Wrestling" at Marian Catholic on May 11.
159th Street Closing For At Least 60 Days During Roadwork
An Oak Forest stretch of 159th Street will close for two months during upcoming construction. Cicero Avenue lane closures will follow.
Semitrailer Flips Near New Lenox
The mishap occurred around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Madigan Foe Describes Dirty Politics That Kept Him Off The Ballot
Mateusz 'Mat' Tomkowiak seeks to unseat Mike Madigan as the Illinois 3rd District State Central committeeman as a write-in candidate.
Share Your South Suburban Fish Fry 2018
We're gathering info for a complete south suburban fish fry guide this year. Here's how to submit your fish fry to Patch.

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