'Scum Like You' / OD'ing Pal Left in the Cold / Luxury Theater Groundbreaking / Rabid Bat Discoveries

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

'Scum Like You': Accused Mom-and-Dad Killer Claims His Public Defender 'Detests' Him

John Granat wants a new lawyer and claims public defender told him, "I hate defending scum like you."

Joliet Man Talked Sex in Emails with Mokena Boy, Traveled to Meet Him: Prosecutors

The investigation began after the child’s father discovered an email exchange between his son and the Joliet man.

Young Mom Shot Dead as She Pushed Newborn Baby in a Stroller Past Chicago School

The victim, Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade's first cousin, was shot in the head as 2 men opened fire on another man Friday afternoon.

New Lenox Man Pleads Guilty in After Leaving OD'ing Pal Out in the Cold to Die

"All I can say is, 'I'm sorry,'" Nicholas DePratt told a judge.

Groundbreaking Set for Luxury Movie Theatre in Frankfort

Construction will soon start rolling on Emagine Theatres coming soon to vacant Dominick's in Frankfort.

Tenacious Texter Really Wanted Hospital Hookup to Happen: Cops

He sent an awful lot of unwanted text messages, police said.

Rabid Bat Found in Oak Lawn

The bat tested positive for rabies, according to the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory. ALSO: Fifth Rabid Bat Found in Will County

Orland Park History Museum Wants Your Vintage Wedding Dresses

Museum seeks wedding dresses and accessories from specific years.

Beverly Woman Crowned Ireland's 2016 Rose of Tralee

Beverly's Maggie McEldowney is now officially Ireland's loveliest rose.

Pulaski Road Super Bowl Takes Stage Sunday at Soldier Field

The rivalry between Marist and Brother Rice gets an added dimension this year as teams will battle at the iconic Chicago Bears home field.

Zika Fear Leads to Pregnant Florida Woman's Move to Orland Park

But Illinois cases of Zika are growing in number, putting the state among top 25 percent of those with reported infections.

Flossmoor Man, 20, Dies from Gunshot Wound

The shooting occurred late Tuesday.

Man Chased by Cops Hit by Semi Truck on I-57

The man fleeing on foot jumped onto the bed of a semi truck and fell off, causing delays near 119th Street Thursday morning.

Accused Back-to-School Shoplifter Helped by 14-Year-Old Relative: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said pair stole 90 items from the Walmart Supercenter in Bedford Park.

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• Veterans Memorial Vandal Stole Truck Off Dealer Lot, Led Cops on Slow-Speed Chase: Police
• Making Fun of Pokémon Players Leads to Fistfight: Cops
• Orland Man Charged with DUI in Crash that Killed Frankfort Man
• Former Peace Corps Volunteer Accused of Carjacking Lyft Driver's Car
• Did Concert Security Guard Get Jabbed in Back With Hypodermic Needle at Snoop Dogg Show?
• School Officials, Police Investigate Student Threat in Evergreen Park
• Shots Fired on I-57 Friday Morning
• Bank Robbed in Midlothian
• Tinley Park Police Investigating Residential Burglaries
• Business Owner Doesn't Know How Accused Forger Got Her Account Information
• Convicted Felon Tired of People Thinking He's Playing Threatens Man With Utility Knife: Prosecutor
• Car Thief Stole SUV From Gas Station After Driver Left Keys in Vehicle: Cops

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Village Employee Rescued from Orland Park Water Tower
• High School Football 2016: Chicago Southland Scoreboard
• District 230 School Board approves three-year contract with teachers’ association
• LW210: Test Scores Highest Ever
• iPad launch just the start of a new academic age at Eisenhower
• Child Struck by Car in Merrionette Park
• New Lenox Fire's 'Controlled Burn' Cook-Off Raises More than $4,000

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Aug. 22

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