'Black Lesbian from Skokie' and Other Obama Chucklers: Patch PM

People Laugh Whenever Obama Says 'Skokie'

• The president made more than one reference to Skokie during his talk at the University of Chicago. People laughed hysterically each time.

Mugger of Elderly Wheelchair Lady ID'd as Man of Many Names

• South Side man rifled through wheelchair's storage compartment before running off with the 75-year-old woman's belongings Easter Sunday.

For Just $27.50, Hear Creepy 'Making a Murderer' DA Explain How He Didn't Put an Innocent Man in Prison for Life

• Ken Kratz and Fox News’ Judge Jeanine will take the stage in Rockford to explain how Steven Avery is really actually guilty after all.

Watch Mark Kirk Say He'll Back Donald Trump in Tammy Duckworth Ad

• The campaign commercial also quotes Kirk doubting that Obama Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland will be confirmed.

Fan Sues Blackhawks, Says Drunk Fell on Him During Game

• Fan at game last May says stadium security wouldn't remove the intoxicated man even though others had complained about him.

Victoria's Secret Told Model to Lose Weight

• Skokie native Erin Heatherton remembers the depression she felt when the demand was made after three years as a Victoria's Secret Angel.

Classic 'Dixie Cup' Hats Top Navy's Female Recruits for 1st Time

• The headwear is part of Navy effort to make uniforms more gender neutral.

Palos Hills Man Wins $250,000 Prize in Lottery

• The man bought the winning ticket at an Oak Lawn gas station.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp to Perform Together in Show at Aurora's RiverEdge
• Driver and Two Sheriff's Deputies Injured in I-290 Crash
• Topless Women and Booze Could Make Chicago a 'World-Class' City: Alderman
• Firefighter Hurt When Blaze Breaks Out at U.S. Cellular Field
• Celebrate Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo's Party for the Planet
• Iron Maiden in Chicago: Live Review & Photo Gallery
• Rep. Bob Dold Will Tackle National Opioid Problem in GOP's Weekly Address
• 325-Acre Motorola Ghost Town With Heliports, 4 Buildings Will be Auctioned

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