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Oak Forest Mom Charged With Beating Young Son

Assistant public defender tells judge allegations of beating were disciplinary in nature.

‘Daddy’ Soliciting Underage Girls on Craigslist Nabbed in Sex Sting: Court

Evergreen Park police set up "date" with fictitious teen after man took out ad inviting girls to "come play with daddy," prosecutor said.

Quadriplegic's Family Struggling to Keep Customized Home

Sandburg graduate Nikolas Bezanis and family need any help they can get to raise enough money to save their home by Jan. 9.

Hair-Pulling Boyfriend Erupts When Girlfriend’s Cooking Sets Off Smoke Alarm: Prosecutor

Orland Park police also found boyfriend to have a small amount of alprazolam during domestic call, prosecutor said.

Woman, 37, Killed in Frankfort Crash

The crash took place Thursday afternoon. Cause of death is pending autopsy and toxicology results.

Cops Seek Alleged Kitten-Nappers Who Swiped Kitten from Chicago Ridge Petland

The thieves are believed to have swiped an 8-week-old calico kitten from Petland on Nov. 26, store manager says.

Cook County Medical Examiner Releases Names of Burbank Couple Found Dead in Home

Autopsies conducted at Cook County Medical Examiner the day after couple was found last Monday afternoon.

Chuck E. Cheese's Says It's Leaving Oak Lawn Before Possible Loss of Business License

Village of Oak Lawn issues statement that CEC Entertainment has initiated discussions to move out of village.

Elderly Orland Park Man Cited in Crash that Killed Teen Pedestrian

Police conclude months-long investigation into crash that killed teen as he was mowing the lawn.

Marist Sued Over Expulsion of Girls Involved in Racist Text Message

Parents of two students claim their daughters were used as scapegoats for the school to respond to media pressure.

Nursing Home Failed to Disclose Staff Member Choking Patient: Report

Illinois Department of Public Health says Belhaven Nursing Home didn't follow procedures in reporting patient's claim of abuse.

Man Charged in Security Guard's Shooting Death Shouts of Innocence in Court

Prosecutors say Rashad Williams, 24, exchanged gunfire with the guard and later shot at another.

Ex-Bar Employee Burglarizes Bar After Last Call: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said ex-employee left a door at Odyssey Sports Bar partially open, then sneaked into bar after it closed stealing $325 in cooler.

Tinley Craft Beer Businesses Collaborate for Holiday Charity

Cookies and milk stout? It'll make your days merry and bright. Proceeds go to Tinley Wish.

Angry Brother Confronts Hotel Guest With Gun Who Messed With His Sister: Prosecutor

Man told Orland Park cops he went to hotel to confront guest who he believed assaulted his sister, prosecutor said.

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