Cop's Widow Fears the Worst as State Preps to Free Insane Attacker: Patch

Cop’s Tearful Widow Says Insane Attacker ‘Will Do This to Another Family’

• Three years after a vicious beating at the hands of a clinically insane man, Joliet police Officer Joe Gerrettie died. His widow says the wounds inflicted by Adam Mihelich ultimately killed her husband. Mihelich, confined to the Elgin Mental Health Center for the last six years for that attack and one against his girlfriend’s parents, may soon be free. Sandy Gerrettie firmly believes he’ll hurt another family. » read more

Pet Owner Watches in Horror As His Dog is Electrocuted on a Chicago Sidewalk

• Dog owner Brian Malone describes Ladainian’s painful final moments Monday afternoon in Chicago.

Hammer-Wielding Ex-Fiance Stabs Self After Break-in and Attack: Police

• Police say the man cut off his ankle bracelet, violated an order of protection, and broke into the woman’s home.

New Editor at the Chicago Tribune

• Editorial page editor Bruce Dold takes over for the retiring Gerould Kern, who leaves the Tribune today.

Fifth Grader Trying to Make School a Bully-Free Zone

• The 11 year old started his campaign after learning that every day students across the nation don’t go to school for fear of being bullied.

Chicago Blackhawks Will Visit White House Thursday

• Defending NHL champions will be recognized by President Barack Obama for third time in six years.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Foodie 5K Incorporates Fitness, Fun and Helping Hungry Families
• State Budget Impasse Hurting Joliet Daycare Owner
• Driver Who May Have Intentionally Caused Fatal Crash Had Bipolar, Anxiety Disorders: Police
• Thieves Stole Pants From Man Near UIC
• Former Law Firm Employee Who Embezzled $500K Gets 8 Years in Prison

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