Pervert 'Set Up'? / Judges 'Too Lenient' / President's Crack Dealer Decision / Christ Hospital Threat

'My Son Was Set Up,' Mom Says After Not Guilty Verdict

Oak Lawn man seen as neighborhood pervert gets off on public indecency charge with stern warning from judge.

Oak Lawn Man Accused of Purposely Running Someone Over Free on Bond

"I think the downtown judges are a little too lenient," suburban judge says.

Obama Commutes Prison Term for 'New Jack City' Crack Dealer

Working for a kingpin who terrorized Chicago Heights, Artrez Nyroby Seymour sold crack outside a school for years. He'll be free on Sept. 2.

Angry Patient Threatens to 'Smoke Up' Hospital: Cops

Man at Advocate Christ Medical Center staff, claimed to be in a gang, told police: "I mean my people going to come to fight."

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Assaulting 6-Year-Old

Oak Forest registered sex offender was visiting friends in Tinley Park when he sexually assaulted 6-year-old girl, prosecutor said.

McAuley Choirs Sing Amazing Rendition of National Anthem at Sox Game: Video

Video and photo highlights of McAuley Night at Tuesday's White Sox game at U.S. Cellular Field.

Providence Community Remembers One of Its Own, Gone at 16

Sophomore Charlie Dunne died Tuesday evening, after suffering an asthma attack over the weekend.

Random Guys Sent Penis Pictures to Teen, She Suspects Her Ex Had Something to Do With It: Cops

The teenager suspects her ex-boyfriend put her information on a website for “girls who will send nudes,” police said.

GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help Family Pay Funeral Costs for Grandmother Killed in Hit and Run Accident

"This is a living nightmare for the people who know Tita," family says, with: Man Charged in Deadly Bridgeview Hit and Run Crash

LW 210 Bond Rating Plunges, Hovers Near 'Junk' Status

More bad news for an already struggling district.

Park Forest Man Who Led Crew Behind Cell Phone Store Armed Robberies Convicted

Eric Curtis, 31, could be sentenced up to life in prison for a series of 2013 cell phone store robberies.

Thanks Mom! Oak Lawn Resident Celebrates Mother's Day with $250,000 Lottery Win

Congrats to James Molitor, who says he's going to share with his mom. Aww.

Best Restaurants in the Southland for Mother's Day 2016

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Argument Over Hot Sauce Turns Violent, Cops Say

A fiery dispute over packets of hot sauce led to the exchange of blows between an unhappy customer and a Popeyes Chicken employee.

Free Comic Book Day: 5 Books You Need to Pick Up Saturday (VIDEO)

Find out what Frankfort comic shop Amazing Fantasy has planned for this annual event.

Oak Lawn Cop and Neighbors Rescue 8 Ducklings from Sewer

All's well that ends well for eight ducklings reunited with their mother after falling into a sewer. Watch the rescue video.

Jake Arrieta Will Present $5K Check to Olympia Fields School

The Chicago Cubs ace pitcher will be at Arcadia Elementary School on Tuesday to recognize the "Game Plan for Success" achievement.

Police Seek Identity of 'John Doe'

A man in his early 20s who may be mentally challenged is at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.

First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens on Chicago's South Side

Midway Dispensary opens for business in city's Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

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