Divvy Biker's Fireman Slap / Tylenol Reporter Dies / Celeb Hacker Plea / Northwestern Doc Body Slammed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Firefighter Slapped for Stopping Divvy Bicyclist from Riding into Fire Truck's Path

Frankfort woman charged with aggravated battery after an episode this week behind a Chicago fire truck backing into its station.

Beverly Resident and Tylenol Reporter John Rooney Dies of ALS at 56

Beverly resident and respected journalist John Rooney broke Tylenol poisoning news story in 1982.

Hacking Celebrity Emails for Nude Pix Ends in Federal Plea Deal

Edward Majerczyk of Chicago and Orland Park has agreed to plead guilty for his role in "The Fappening," which unleashed Jennifer Lawrence nude photos on the web.

Watch State Trooper Body Slam Northwestern Doctor

A Northwestern Medicine doctor is charged with resisting arrest after a night of drinking in the French Quarter.

Divvy Bike Rider Killed in Avondale

First bike-share fatality in U.S. history occurs on North Side Friday morning.

South Side Priest Dies Leaving Troubling Legacy

Priest accused by two brothers of sexually abusing them as children leaves legacy of greatness and shame after sudden death.

Chicago Remembers Buddy Ryan and the Greatest Chicago Bears Defense

Buddy Ryan is dead at the age of 82. "There's no way we win anything without his defense," says Mike Ditka of their Super Bowl win.

Woman Robbed While Filming Engagement Video Outside Trump Tower

Tripod and camera swiped during the filming of engagement video.

Staff of 'The Onion' Wants To Use the Pool Next Door

It's a nice pool, and nobody uses it. So maybe the staff could just dip their feet in, reads one Craigslist ad.

Did This Driver Tempt Fate With Vanity Plate? You Betcha

Find out why this declaration of no longer needing the CTA might have come back to bite the owner on the back bumper.

Lead Shuts Down Water Fountains at Lincoln Park Zoo, Lakefront Trail

An ABC-7 investigation found high levels of lead at two of the 11 fountains tested.

Family Wins $53 Million for Brain-Damaged Son

University of Chicago Medical Center staff's alleged actions—or inactions—reportedly contributed to a brain injury that forever changed the lives of a south suburban family.

Legal Smoking Age in Chicago is Now 21

City Council ordinance goes into effect this week.

Cook County Corrections Officers Find Elderly Woman Missing for Two Days

Elderly woman had dementia and was reported missing from West Lawn, six miles away from where she was found, sheriff's office says.

Dick Van Dyke Leads 'Mary Poppins' Sing Along At Age 90

The "ageless" star broke into song while celebrating the restoration of Walt Disney's birthplace in Chicago.

'Go Run Series Proves Fun for Veteran and Rookie Runners

Series of free timed runs in Chicago neighborhood parks offers camaraderie for active Chicagoans and suburbanites.

'Jim Thome Highway' to Honor Chicago White Sox Slugger

Illinois lawmakers hit one home run this week in naming a stretch of highway for the Pride of Peoria.

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• $10,000 Reward Offered After Child Shot in the Face
• Dozens Arrested in North Side Drug Raid Wednesday
• Lyft Driver Accused of Groping Lake View Woman
• Accused Red Line Stabber Injured Cop While at Hospital: Prosecutor
• Bank Robber Wore Surgical Mask to Hide His Face
• 3 Officers Injured at Cook County Jail
• Masturbating Man Spotted Outside McPherson School
• Mobster Gets 18 Years for Racketeering

FOURTH OF JULY

• 5 Fun Things to Do in Chicago Over 4th of July Weekend
• The Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Chicago on the 4th of July
• Navy Pier Expects Full Capacity on 4th of July

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Funds Raised to Help Pizza Maker Hit by Train Sunday Night
• Google’s Chicago HQ to Sell for $305 Million
• New York Firm to Design Obama Library in Chicago
• Mike Check: Ditka Declines Donald Trump's Invite to GOP Convention
• Wow! House: 19th Century Victorian With Pool Table, Red Carpets in Hyde Park
• Lakeview East Wine & Sweets Stroll
• Could Metra Convert Electric Line to Rapid Transit?
• Vintage Garage Chicago July 17th
• Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at U.S. Cellular Field is July 23

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