Starved Rock Triple Murderer Paroled After 60 Years | PatchPM

Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight:

Starved Rock Killer Chester Weger Granted Parole

Chester Weger, 80, was serving a life sentence for the 1960 murders of three Riverside women at Starved Rock State Park.

Missing Cat Rescued From Site Of Apartment Fire

One of three cats missing after an apartment fire last Sunday came out of hiding and was reunited with its family.

Accused Shoplifter Dies After Being Detained By Jewel-Osco Staff

The 55-year-old was found unresponsive at the grocery store on Wednesday.

15-Year-Old Intern’s Condition Stabilized, Police Officer In Serious Condition

A suspected bank robber was shot and killed by police after a gun battle with officers inside a music studio.

'False Alarm' At CN Building, Package Found To Be Harmless

The facility was evacuated Thursday due to a suspicious package.

White Sox Sign All-Star Catcher Yasmani Grandal

The White Sox have made a big splash early in free agency this off-season.

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• Couple Reunited After Immigration Separation Confusion
• First Retail Theft Arrest Comes Before Store's Grand Opening
• Man 'Preyed' On Disabled Girlfriend: Heroin Overdose Case
• Man's 'Kidney' Sign At Bears Game Sparks 'Overwhelming' Response
• Tentative Agreement Could Stave Off Strike
• Rare 'Unicorn' Meteor Shower Over Illinois
• High Risk Missing Teen

Across America

• Teen Had 'Weird' Cough; Rare Disease Nearly Killed Him
• Teen Planned To Attack Predominantly Black Church

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