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Senator Turned Pizza Delivery Guy for a Day Fends Off Attackers

It was four against one in mugging of state senator and former NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris, who decided to help out at his pizza place by delivering some pies. But he faced down some bad guys instead. We'll give you one guess who came out on top.

Naperville Teen Makes Double Deal on 'Shark Tank'

16-year-old Trisha Prabhu gave a 20 percent stake of her company in exchange for $100,000.

Smile! You're on Camera Cashing Stolen Checks

Frankfort police want your help finding these women, who could be connected to a string of car burglaries that took place Sept. 11.

Coach Who Accused Jackie Robinson West Team of Cheating Sues Little League Baseball

Chris Janes claims the organization caused emotional distress by rejecting his claims the 2014 team had ineligible players.

Watch Joliet Armory Massacre Plotter Discuss Attack in Undercover FBI Video

He and his cousin were sentenced to decades in prison Tuesday.

Bill Murray Announces His Cubs-themed Golf Apparel Collection

Bill Murray and his brothers pair up with The Chive's founders to create a line of golf apparel.

$3.5 Million Bail for Gunman in ‘Brazen’ Kidnapping of Wheaton College Student

Jeremy Jones, 23, is the third man to be arrested and charged in connection with the Aug. 26 kidnapping in Glen Ellyn.

Bank Robbery Suspect Captured After Interstate Chase and Crash

Two men fled on the interstate, crashed the getaway car, and were caught shortly afterward in Homewood

Overseas Ecstasy Shipment Leads to Raid Home, Lands 2 in Jail

A 19-year-old New Lenox woman and 21-year-old south suburban man are charged with felonies after cops discover shipment of ecstasy.

Cancer-Causing Chromium-6 is in 140 Chicago-Area Water Systems: Is Yours One?

Only 22 tested systems showed no trace of the toxin.

Shootings Near U of I: 1 Student Dead, 4 Shot in Overnight Shooting Near Campus

A 21-year-old Mundelein man walking past a fight at an apartment party was shot to death. He was an innocent bystander, as were 4 others shot in two incidents. And one person was hit by car running from the gunfire.

Elderly Popsicle Man Grateful for $380K in Donations, But He's Not Ready to Quit

Fidencio Sanchez was presented Wednesday with a check for the money raised online to help the 89-year-old street vendor retire again.

Video: ‘Jerk’ Road Boss Tells Cops About 'Meltdown' Over Old Men's Snowplow Complaint

In the police video, the road commissioner said he was "shaking like a dog s--ting razor blades."

Mom Can't Believe Hit-And-Run Driver Knocked Down Her Son

The 15-year-old "flipped over the hood" of the car, his mother said, and the driver just left him in the crosswalk.

Plainfield Community Rallies Around Family After Son's Serious Face Injury During Soccer Game

Thousands of dollars, and a homecoming dress, have been donated to the family.

More Video Emerges of Joliet Teen’s Arrest

A friend of the arrested teen said he had been harassed and subjected to police brutality. WITH: ‘I’m Just Wanting to Find Justice,’ Says Joliet Woman Who Shot Arrest Video

Mike Ditka: 'I Have No Respect for Colin Kaepernick'

LISTEN: The legendary Chicago Bears' coach speaks out about the NFL quarterback's protests during the national anthem.

Thousands of Dollars Raised for Joliet's Own Street Vendor

He's been working as a street vendor for more than 18 years.

School Board Member Refers to 'Mein Kampf' in Debate With Parent

"I thought you wrote it." District 112 board member Jane Solmor-Mordini told Davis Schneiderman while discussing school reconfiguration.

Joliet Central Ends 57 Game Losing Streak with Last Minute Touchdown

Quarterback Zach Wisenski threw a 30-yard touchdown, giving Joliet Central a three-point lead and clinching the game.

Kristen Cavallari Plays Matchmaker for Cubs Fans at Soldier Field

Cavallari helps a Chicago attorney find love on Wednesday's episode of "Steve Harvey."

Drug Dealer Busted for Meth Lab, Fake US Marshals Badge

It also appears the Bolingbrook man also could operate police lights in his vehicle.

Horse Killed, Rider Injured After Stolen Hummer Crashes into Them: Police

The 32-year-old Joliet man was taken to Silver Cross Hospital and is in stable condition.

Northwestern Student Killed While Riding Bike On Campus

The 18-year-old woman was struck and killed by a cement truck on Sheridan Road Thursday afternoon.

Northwestern Alum Gets Her Shot at 'Survivor'

Hannah Shapiro has been waiting years for the chance to be on the reality show.

Father With Terminal Cancer Wants Answers, Closure Over Missing Daughter

Robin Ford, 50, was living on a sailboat off the coast of Key West, Florida, when she was reported missing. She was last seen in late August. Her dad, who lives in Aurora, is dying and just wants answers.

Former Wheaton Man Plotted Killing Pregnant Wife on Six-Hour Drive: Court Documents

Yeveginy Savenok, 31, a former Wheaton College standout, is accused of murdering his wife, Lyuba, when they got back to their Minnesota home

MRSA Found in 2 Naperville Central Football Players

The students have since been treated and cleared of the disease.

Naperville Among Best Places to Live: Money Magazine

OK, OK, we hear ya. Naperville is a great place to live. Yet another report cites the city’s high-paying jobs and high college attendance rates as a few of its factors.

Twin Killing? Convict Confesses, Says Cops Got Wrong Twin For 2003 Murder: Report

Both brothers are already in prison, but one says he did the murder his twin was convicted of.

Hey, Donald Trump, Should Chicago Cops Stop and Frisk White Gun Owners, Too?

The candidate says the controversial police method used in New York should be brought here to curb violence in the black community.

Catholic Priest Streamed Web Cam Video of Naked Boy: Prosecutor

Chicago Archdiocese waited a week before reporting findings of possible child pornography on priest's computer to police, prosecutor said.

More Cops, More Respect, More Mentors, More Jobs: Rahm's Plan to Save Chicago

Patch breaks down the 3 R's of the mayor's strategy to stem the tide of crime and gun violence in the city.

Is a Sugary Soft Drink Tax in Cook County a Sweet Idea?

County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is considering the measure as a way to avoid layoffs in order to make up a budget shortfall.

Chicago Cop Who Fired on Unarmed Black Teens Pleads Not Guilty in Civil Rights Case

Marco Proano, 41, was released on his own recognizance and ordered to surrender his weapon during his arraignment Wednesday.

Death of 4-Year-Old Boy in Abandoned House Was a Homicide: Authorities

Manuel Aguilar died from neglect, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

3-Foot-Long Python Found in South Side Woman's Apartment

The woman discovered her uninvited guest Monday night when she returned to her Englewood home.

Watch Live Stream: First Presidential Debate Between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Join Patch for the live stream and live blog of the first presidential debate on Sept. 26, 2016 at 8 p.m

Watch the Sept. 26 Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate at Saint Xavier University

The Illinois Patch team will be at SXU to talk to debate watchers about the candidates.

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