Rabid Hospital Bat / Kind-Hearted Rescue / Child Hit by Car / Shoplifting Mama

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Kind Woman Talks Teen Out of Suicide on Metra Bridge in Palos Park

The woman had just left the train Friday night when she saw the distraught young man and approached him.

Hospital Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

The bat was found earlier this month in the obstetrics unit of Palos Community Hospital.

Girl, 2, Fatally Struck by Car Near Palos Hills

Witnesses said the girl ran out into the street before she was struck.

Shoplifting Mama Accused of Turning Young Daughter Into a Delinquent: Prosecutor

"I want you to look at the ankle bracelet everyday and think about your daughter," judge tells defendant.

Now State Wants to Take House From Lockport Man Charged With Growing Pot

The Lockport man is being held in jail on a $4 million bond.

Death of Woman Found in Forest Preserve Ruled a Suicide

The 39-year-old woman was found just blocks from her Orland Park home.

Suspect Sought in Vicious VFW Attack

He knocked a woman down and brandished a piece of broken glass, police said.

Carl Sandburg Marching Eagles Place First at State Fair

Marching band takes top honors at Twilight Parade in Springfield

Drug Sting Target Nabbed With Fake Whizzinator Penis: Prosecutor

Oak Lawn police found drug screening device at probation office when they arrested the man after controlled drug buys, prosecutor said.

Towns Line Up to Play in 'Battle in the Burbs' Softball Classic Benefiting Officer Tim Jones

Come out and show your support for injured Park Forest Officer Tim Jones for a softball doubleheader at Standard Bank Stadium on Aug. 20.

Driver Charged with DUI in 8 a.m. Crash that Killed Man, Daughter

Three other children were rescued from the car moments before it caught fire.

Mom Tries to Hide Heroin on Child: Prosecutor

Cops say woman pulled heroin out of bra during traffic stop, then clutched it against her child.

Man Arrested After Attacking Oak Forest Woman with Knife: Police

The man fled the scene and hid in a garage after the attempted armed robbery, but police found him.

Toddler Shot in the Head in Critical Condition

The 1-year-old Riverdale boy was shot Thursday. He's in Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Aunt Nancy's Child Care Will Give District 210 $60,000 Per Year

This is less than the $90,000-a-year payment the district sought for daycare services at the three high schools.

White Sox to Attempt Guinness World Record for Dogs at Sporting Event

Chicago's South Side team is hoping to see 1,000 dogs in the stands at U.S. Cellular Field on September 13.

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• Cops Find Glock Hidden in Ice Cube Tray: Prosecutor
• Stickney Man Breaks Elderly Dad's Toe By Beating Him With a Stool: Prosecutor
• Convicted Burglar Caught Selling Morphine to Police Source: Prosecutor
• Vandals Damage Acorn at Oak Lawn Children's Museum
• Lemont Man Charged With Mob Action, Robbery
• Loaded .38-Caliber Handgun Found in Backpack at Midway Airport: TSA
• Arrest Warrant Issued for Uncle Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Niece
• Boyfriend Charged With Hitting, Choking Girlfriend During Quarrel
• Burbank Man Tells Cops Individual Packets of Cannabis Were for 'Personal Use': Prosecutor

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Veterans, Active Military Eligible to Receive One Free Ticket to Sox Game
• Full-Day Kindergarten Coming to District 146
• Orland Park's Centennial Aquatic Center Earns Two Five-Star Safety Ratings
• Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Oak Forest
• Cunningham Sponsors Bill That Will Close FOID Card Loophole
• Red Robin Coming Soon To Chicago Ridge Mall

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Matthew Heffernan, a Former Tinley Park Trustee, Dies
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Aug. 15

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