Creepy Clown Fears at Wrigley as Cubs Begin Playoffs | Patch PM

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Creepy Clowns, Extra Cops, Terrorist Threats: Security for Cubs Playoffs

The Chicago Police Department will have about 30 extra uniformed officers patrolling outside Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants in Friday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Along with monitoring possible terroist actions, the cops will be on the lookout for "creepy clowns" in the crowds.

Armed Robbers Used Dating Site to Find Victims: Police

A trio of armed robbers used a dating website to lure their victims to meeting spots in the Washington Heights neighborhood and then held them up.

WATCH: Man Hitches Ride on the Outside of a Red Line Train

Michael Neas shared an 8-second video on YouTube on Wednesday that shows a man clinging to the doors of a Red Line train, his chest pressed against the outside window, as the rail car chugs along.

Woman Can't Cry in Court: Lawyer in Derrick Rose Gang Rape Case Objects to Tearful Testimony

A defense attorney for the two friends of Derrick Rose accused along with the former Bulls star of gang raping a woman objected to the her tearful and emotional testimony, arguing that she can't be "crying all day." The judge felt otherwise.

Oak Lawn Realtor Puts Up Truck Trailer for Collateral in Murder-for-Hire Plot: FBI

An Oak Lawn real estate executive angry over having to pay $900,000 in court litigation is accused of trying to hire a hit man to murder the attorney and an another relative, a federal complaint said.

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