Devastating Fire Destroys Furniture Warehouse; Jobs Won't Be Lost: Patch PM

Furniture Warehouse Employees to Keep Jobs After Massive Fire

• Officials are still working to find the cause of the April 21 fire at The RoomPlace in Woodridge. The blaze collapsed walls and burned overnight. The billowing smoke could be seen for miles. 35 fire departments sent crews to fight the fire.

Lady Arrested in Law Library Turns Out To Be Attorney, Says Cops 'Humiliated' Her

• The former Cook County prosecutor said the cops shackled her wrists and ankles before carting her off to jail.

Another Corpse Flower Could Come Alive Soon at Chicago Botanic Garden (VIDEO)

• Watch the garden's live webcam as the staff prepares for the latest titan arum plant, Sprout, to bloom.

Felony Massage? 2 Arrested in Prostitution Sting at Massage Spa

• Orland Park woman and Chicago woman, both 47, charged with prostitution. Business closed pending review.

Police Bust Large-Scale Cannabis Operation on 4/20

• 4/20 is the day to "celebrate" pot. And that's what cops did, in their own way. Police say a "drive-up drug dealer" selling cannabis in the west suburbs was arrested.
  Skokie Cops Entice Drug Dealers to Report Competition

• ICYMI: Dapper Gent Shuts a Drunk, Racist Mouth With 2 Fists and Righteous Anger

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