Dennis Hastert's Alleged High-School Sex Victim / Social Media Prank Blamed in Kid's Suicide / Stripper Sues for Better Pay / 'Wheel of Fortune' Victory Hurts

Alleged Hastert Sex Abuse Victim Named

• Man was the student equipment manager for the Yorkville wrestling team.

Social Media Prank Blamed for Fifth-Grader’s Suicide: Lawsuit

• Two children are accused of concocting a ruse that drove their classmate into an anguished state, the lawsuit alleges.

Stripper Sues Downstate Club, Says She Wasn’t Paid Minimum Wage

• The stripper said the club also took fines and fees out of her tips.

Evergreen Park Woman Sprains Her Pinky on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

• Still, Kristen Bonner beat two other contestants to win $59,000 on “Wheel of Fortune” on June 2.

Oswego Woman Featured in Porn Documentary ‘Hot Girls Wanted’

• Rachel Bernard, known onscreen as Ava Taylor, told ABC News about her life in and after porn.

Former Joliet Resident Asked to Leave Blackhawks Playoff Game

• Victoria Greene cheered for her hometown team in Tampa and then was asked to leave.

United Apologizes to Northwestern Chaplain

• The company released a statement apologizing to Tahera Ahmad, who claims a flight attendant discriminated against her on a flight.

Day 1 of Redhead Days a Success; Record-Breaking Ginger Photo Planned

• First day of the Highwood festival lives up to hype. Check out our photo gallery.

Oak Forest Woman Seeks Lost Cell Phone Holding Photos of Late Brother

• The phone means nothing to her—it’s what stored on it that means the world.

Record-Setting High School Placekicker Turned School Staffer Jailed on Sex Charges

• The standout kicker, who went on to play for the University of Miami, was behind bars Wednesday.

Channahon Family Suing General Motors for Daughter’s Death

• Lawsuit states GM and two other businesses should be held liable for daughter’s fatal car accident.

Amtrak Train Plows into Bacon Truck Near Wilmington Friday

• No injuries reported but 70,000 pounds of cold bacon was strewn all over the tracks.

Cafe Owners Will Give Restaurant to Essay Contest Winner

• The winner will get the ready-to-run Borrowed Earth Café space to create their dream restaurant.

Skokie Man Has Attended Every Blackhawks Home Game Since 1966

• Through nearly a half-century of home games, there’s one thing Bob Gertenrich hasn’t seen, however.

Gov’s Racing Board Appointment Has Ties to Corrupt Loan Firm

• Lake Forest resident Jeff Brincat appointed after being part of $2 billion “book-cooking scheme” that sent his father to prison.

The ‘Wheel’ Deal: Cop Gifts Bike Crash Victim with a New Ride

• After months spent overcoming physical injuries from the accident, Terell White was brokenhearted to find that his bike was beyond repair.

Tom Hanks’ Son Says He Should Be Able to Use N-Word

• Rapper’s video suggests nation should move on from negative connotation of word, which he says can be used out of “camaraderie and love.”

Chicago Ranked Among Worst Cities for Blood-Suckers

• Mosquitoes, that is. Here are a few tips to fight off the disease-carrying buggers.

Batavia’s ‘Brokeback Bachelor’ Stirs Up Drama on Bachelorette

• Clint Arlis reveals his love for fellow Bachelor, JJ Lane, during episode three of the reality TV show.

• Orland Park Man’s Ex Called on 3 Guys to Beat Him Down: Cops
• ‘Father Figure’ Had Sex with Underage Boy for 5 Years: Prosecutor
• Woman Refuses to Pay for Pedicure that Wasn’t ‘Tremendous:’ Cops
• Homecare Consultant Hid Camera to Record People in Restrooms: Prosecutors
• ‘Hospital Houdini’ Drives Stolen Ambulance to Wisconsin
• Sheriff Helps to Return to Mom an iPad with Precious Photos of Her Late Baby
• 3 Men Broke into High School to Drink Beer on Roof: Cops
• Woman Kept Calling 911 ‘til Cops Came to Arrest Her: Police
• Woman Gets Driver’s License in Mail with Her Info, Someone Else’s Face
• Police Find Jars of Pot in Car After Man Crashes, Leaves Vehicle in Yard
• Man Accused of Suffocating, Beating Dogs With Sledgehammer Pleads Not Guilty

• Teen Takes Next Big Steps after Double Lung Transplant
• Chicago Woman Advances to International ‘Rose of Tralee’ Finals
• High School Senior Wears a Skittles Dress to Prom
• Plainfield Resident Wins Food Network ‘Baking Championship’
• Glencoe Woman is Longest Running Cubs Season Ticket Holder
• Lake County Girl, 16, Earns Master’s Degree, Plans to Pursue Doctorate
• Nearly $15,000 Raised for Family of Palatine Boy, 5, Killed in Crash

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