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'Hennessy The Flying Cat' Makes Fiery 5-Story Jump

Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said Hennessy is still missing after escaping an apartment fire.

Patch's Mark Konkol Wins 2020 Lisagor Award

For the second year in a row, Patch's Mark Konkol has won a Lisagor Award in the best continuing blog - affiliated category for his columns on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's handling of the coronavirus, police misconduct and a wide range of other issues important to Chicagoans. John Ferak, who reports for Joliet Patch, was also nominated for a Lisagor in the best neighborhood/community news category.

JPD Sgt Slapped Detective's Buttocks At Party: Complaint

At a December holiday party involving alcohol attended by several off-duty members of the Joliet Police Department's investigations unit, Joliet Police Sgt. Chris Schott slapped a subordinate detective on his buttocks, and Schott tried to kiss the man against his wishes, documents obtained by Joliet Patch from a Freedom of Information Act request show.

Woman Kicks, Bites Officer After False 911 Call: Sheriff

A woman was charged with making a false alarm to 911 after she falsely told police her roommate was trying to kill themselves, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Silver Cross Plans Vaccine Clinic For Ages 12 And Over

Children ages 12 to 15 can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration and recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on immunization practices.

Ex-Teacher Accused, Law Firm Seeks More Victims

The Chicago-based Pintas & Mullins Law Firm is running paid advertisements on Facebook seeking to represent victims of Joliet criminal defendant Jeremy Hylka, who has been fired from his teaching position with the Diocese of Joliet.

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• IL Parents: Will You Get Your Young Teens, Children Vaccinated?
• Paddleboats Set Sail This Weekend
• $7M Naperville Home With In-Ground Pool, Hot Tub, 12 Fireplaces
• Good News, Illinois: Free Six Flags Tickets, Chess Team Triumphs
• State Launches 'Time For Me To Drive' Campaign To Attract Tourism
• The Birds, Bees & Bunnies; DuPage Needs Rabbits To Stop Breeding
• 10K Reward For Suspect In 7-Year-Old's Shooting Death
• Chicago Ag Student's Art Work To Hang In U.S. Capitol
• Baby Penguins Born At Shedd Aquarium

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