Teens Claim Illinois Cop Attacked Them for Speaking Arabic: Patch PM

South Suburban Officer Arrested in Attack on 2 Teens in California

• The teens told police they were targeted and suffered stab wounds because they were speaking Arabic. The teens claim someone said to them “What’s up, Obama bam?” and an altercation with the officer and his relatives got out of control

14-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted by 19-Year-Old Brookfield Man: Prosecutor

• Assault occurred after a night of underage drinking at party, prosecutor said.

2 Planes Slide on O’Hare Runway, Taxiway

• Tuesday’s winter storm caused airlines at O’Hare to cancel more than 375 flights. with: Crashes Reported in Lake, McHenry Counties as Snow, Wind Gusts Pick Up

Mike Madigan Troops Working to Unseat Congressman Bobby Rush

• The 1st District congressman, whose diverse stretches from the inner-city to farmlands, through Bronzeville,Englewood, Orland Park, New Lenox and tiny Elwood, tells the Sun-Times he has no idea why the House Speaker is helping his primary opponent.

How to Prevent Your Hoverboard From Exploding

• Northbrook global safety company offers hoverboard safety tips in response to recent explosions.

When is the 2016 Illinois Primary Election?

• Find information about primary election day, early voting, grace period registration and more. with: Cruz Eligible for GOP Primary in Illinois: Judge and How Many People Would it Take to Push the Trump Tower into the Chicago River?

Lemurs Toast to Harry Caray with Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Sort of)

• Brookfield Zoo celebrates its annual toast in memory of the legendary Hall of Fame baseball announcer.

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• Deadly Chicago: January and February Hit Record Numbers
• Naperville Cyclist Forced to Give Up World Record Goal

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