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Senator Turned Pizza Delivery Guy for a Day Fends Off Attackers

Four men looking to pounce on a pizza delivery guy recently got more than they bargained for when they opened the door. State Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) — who also owns two Beggars Pizza restaurants in Oak Forest and Harvey — decided he'd help out his delivery drivers earlier this month by getting behind the wheel himself. Harris arrived with a delivery to a vacant house at 158th and Paulina in Harvey, and found himself the target of the men's attack. But they probably weren't expecting a 6-foot-3, 250-pound former NFL linebacker.

Ex-Law Clerk Who Posed as Judge: 'I Did Not Decide Any Cases'

The former law clerk who put on a judge's robe and sat behind the bench last month claimed during her first press conference about the scandal Thursday that the judge watched over her the entire time and even encouraged her to pick up the gavel to gain experience as she runs for an open judiciary seat.

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

The Evergreen Park coach who accused the 2014 Jackie Robinson West championship team of cheating is suing Little League Baseball International for severe emotional distress the group caused by originally rejecting his claims about the team.

Naperville Teen Will Pitch Anti-Bullying App on 'Shark Tank'

A Naperville teen’s anti-bullying app will be getting some national attention when she pitches it to the sharks on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”

Northwestern Alum Gets Her Shot at 'Survivor'

A Northwestern University alum who has dreamed of being a contestant on the reality show “Survivor” since she was a young teenager will see that happen when the 33rd season of the show begins Wednesday night.

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