College Girl Carried Her Dead Baby in a Backpack: Patch PM

College Girl Accused of Murder Carried Her Dead Baby in a Backpack

• The 20-year-old University of Illinois scholarship student from Monee was charged with first-degree murder and other felonies this week after giving birth in her dormitory bathroom last month, where prosecutors say she suffocated the newborn minutes later.

Teen Surrenders To Cops, Let Dog's Skin Grow Over Harness: Police

• The Joliet teen was charged with cruelty and neglecting her duties as an animal owner.

Hastert Support Letters Must Be Made Public for Judge to Consider Them

• The letters were filed with a report that is routinely sealed.

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