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HIV-Infected Needle Used to Steal Drugs from Pharmacy

An HIV-infected needle was used to steal drugs from a Naperville pharmacy Tuesday morning.

2 Boys Told to Fight By Adult at After-School Program, Mom Says

Two Stagg Elementary School kids in Chicago allegedly were encouraged to fight one another by the adult in charge during an after-school program, and the tussle was recorded and posted on social media.

Letter Carrier Robbed At Knife Point: Police

A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was robbed at knife point late Monday afternoon in Oak Lawn by two young men in their late teens to early 20s.

Officer Makes Up Story About Stranded Motorist to Extend Shift, Collect Overtime: Police

An Aurora police officer faces a misdemeanor theft charge after she radioed to say she’d be assisting a stranded motorist and then just parked her squad car and sat for an extra hour past her 8-hour shift, which made her eligible for overtime pay, police said Thursday.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Skip

Critics have high hopes for the new ”Harry Potter" spinoff and Casey Affleck in "Manchester by the Sea.” But should you believe the buzz?

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» Across America

• Donald Trump Presidency Forces an Attempt to Renegotiate Executive Power, Democrats Continue to Scramble and More
• James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, Resigns

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