Dump Truck Hits Child / 79 Graves Vandalized / LW North's Sad Graduation / Ex-Cop Accused of Abuse

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'A Tough, Horrific Day:' Driver Devastated By Accident That Left 13-Year-Old Boy Dead, Police Say

Burbank police said boy was riding his bike on sidewalk and had just entered crosswalk when he was hit by the truck.

Who Vandalized 79 Graves at Lockport Cemetery?

Police want to know.

Last Lincoln-Way North Grads Say Goodbye

No drama, just diplomas. The final graduates of LW North bid sweet farewell to their beloved school.

53-Year-Old Ex-Cop Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen

The former Markham officer brought the 16-year-old girl to his home and abused her over seven months, police said.

Special Needs 7-Year-Old Got in Bicycle-Riding Lady's Way: Lawsuit

The bicycle-riding lady is suing the boy and his mother.

Rabid Bats Reported in Chicago and Cook County Suburbs

Seven bats have tested positive for rabies, Cook County officials said.

Gangbanger Sentenced in Shooting Death of Chicago Ridge Woman

Seventeen-year-old Taylor Diorio, of Chicago Ridge, was a passenger in a car when she was shot in the head in 2012, prosecutors said.

Locked Out of Jiffy Lube, Car Owner Slides Inside to Get Back His Ride: Cops

The Orland Hills man was charged with trespassing and failing to pay for his oil change.

Goodbye, Mrs. Kraft: Southwest Teacher Retires After 42 Wonderful Years

Evergreen Park Dist. 124 second grade teacher's last last day of school is Tuesday.

Alleged Purse Swiping Oak Forest Mom Arrested After Shopping Spree: Prosecutor

Judge rips into woman for missing child's school program because she's in jail after making alleged fraudulent purchases.

Accused Drunken Driver Spits Blood in Cop's Face: Prosecutor

Prosecutor wants blood draw to determine if man is "clean." Public defender requests photos of man's injuries to document alleged cop abuse.

Cops Looking to Arrest Orland Park Woman For Allegedly Sending Obscene Message, Photo

The New Lenox woman who allegedly received the messages says she is afraid to turn her house lights on at night.

Serial Killer's Brother Called to Testify at California Murder Trial

The serial killer was on death row in Illinois and remains in custody at Pontiac Correctional Center.

Hospital Kitchen Employee Kicks Pregnant Co-Worker in Stomach: Cops

The employee accused co-worker of having an affair with her man, police said.

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• Man Attempts to Lure Boy at Baseball Field
• Benz Check Bounces in Orland Park: Prosecutor
• 'Obnoxious' Teen Charged for Stealing Cup of Pop: Police
• Alleged Drunken Driver Drives Around Gates, into Freight Train: Police
• Adult 'Encourages' Child to Leave Store With Stolen Merchandise: Cops
• Teen Claimed He Was Packing Heat When He Stole Hoverboard: Cops
• Dealer Sells Crack Cocaine to Same Undercover Cop 10 Times: Prosecutor
• Gun and Bag of Bullets Found In Fleeing Shoplifters' Car: Police
• Armed Robber Nabbed for Robbing Same Homewood Store Twice: Prosecutor

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Thousands Cross Finish Line in 2016 Ridge Run: Gallery
• SXU's Fire Up A Cure: A Pediatric Cancer Patient's Story
• D124 Board Requests Mediator for Next Round of Teacher Contract Talks
• Palos Heights Man, Riverside Woman Top 10K Finishers in 2016 Ridge Run
• Bremen HS Teacher of the Year
• Epperson named Sandburg Head Speech Coach

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 30

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• Local Jobs: Nick's Tavern, First Personal Bank, Aurelio's, New Lenox Family Eyecare

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