'Racial Witch Hunt' in Palos? | 'Trooper Down' | Backlash over Racist Tweet | Black Lives Matter Backs Out of Protest

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

High School Student Charged in Palos Hills Sex Assault, Dad Says Son Has Alibi

Police say 17-year-old boy may be tied to similar crimes in Palos Hills and Hickory Hills. Father says son has alibi.

Chicago Men Killed in Single Car Crash in Burbank

Burbank police say alcohol may have played a role in fatal accident that happened early Saturday morning near 79th Street and Meade.

Black Lives Matter Cancels Protest at Marist

Youth group to meet with officials from school, city and police to help improve relations between Mount Greenwood and the black community.

Chicago's Top Cop, Black Lives Matter Youth Agree to Monthly Meetings

The scheduled gatherings will be a way to establish a dialogue between police and minority communities.

Lockport Man, 21, Dies after Falling from Pole while Celebrating Chicago Cubs Win

The man was a sophomore at the University of Iowa.

Naples Bakery Will Close After 97 Years

Popular bakery in Evergreen Park to close doors at end of year as Barraco's will expand and use the space.

'Trooper Down': State Trooper Hurt in Attack on Tri-State Tollway

The incident happened near South Holland Monday evening. Listen to the police radio call.

Homewood Man Wins $75,000 Lottery Prize

He'll put it right into the bank, he said.

Marist Will Take Disciplinary Action Over Student's Racially Charged Tweet

Student sends racist tweet in response to police-involved shooting in Mt. Greenwood.

Petition Seeks to Overturn Expulsion of 5 Marist Students

Nearly 5,000 people ask the Catholic school in Mount Greenwood to reinstate the students dismissed over a racially charged Twitter message.

Orland Park Man Makes Fake 911 Call Claiming Acquaintance Spit on Car: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said man filed false report against acquaintance who had him arrested on disorderly conduct charge.

Metra Approves Fare Hike; How Much More Will Tickets Cost Next Year?

The fare increase is part of the agency's 2017 budget, which its board of directors voted on Friday.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Oak Forest HS Announces First Quarter 2016-17 Honor Roll
• Sign in Mount Greenwood Tells 'Quasi Honor Students' to Go Home, Keep Crime Out
• D228 Bridges Program Donates to Disabled American Veterans Chapter
• Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K and Family Walk Registration Underway
• United States Track & Field Chairman, keynote speaker at Bloom High Dinner
• Next Will County Job Fair Nov. 18
• Silver Cross Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety in Fall 2016 Hospital Safety Score
• League of Women Voters to Host Program on Health Care
• Lemont’s Julia Orozco to Play Softball at Dominican
• Lemont’s PJ Pipes Signs National Letter of Intent to Play Basketball at Green Bay
• Tinley Park HS Cheerleaders Offer Childcare Service for Holiday Shoppers

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