Marine Corp Mom and Firefighter-Police Shooting Among Top Patch Stories of 2013

As 2014 begins, it's time to look back at the stories that you were talking about during 2013. Here are the top read stories of 2013: 

A Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat
Modie Lavin's journey through life changed when her son was killed in Afghanistan. She now runs a memorial fund and works with veterans in Chicago.

Police Shoot Man In CVS Parking Lot
A firefighter was shot after police say he made threatening moves toward officers in the parking lot of a CVS. 

2 Killed in Early Morning Mt. Greenwood Car Crash
A two-car early morning accident on 115th Street left two people dead and one hospitalized, last January. 

Funeral Arrangements Set For McAuley Student Bridget Cullen, 1
The Mother McAuley student died on New Year's Day 2013. 

Shot Fired at 103rd Street 7-Eleven Armed Robbery
A Mount Greenwood 7-Eleven was held up in late September. 


Stanley Cup Coming to 115 Bourbon Street This Month
The championship trophy made a local appearance after the Blackhawk's big win. 

111th Street Speed Camera Goes Live This Week
The city's latest revenue generator went live in November in front of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. 

2 Men Mugged, Shot at On Washtenaw Avenue
One shot was fired and two men were robbed in the 11400 block of Washtenaw Avenue this past June. 

HOUSE WOW: Longwood Drive Mansion Atop The Hill
Readers loved getting a look inside this unique and historic home at 9900 S. Longwood Drive. 

Firefighter Shot by Police: A Reflection
Thoughts on the aftermath of last week's shooting incident in Mt. Greenwood.

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