'I Had No Right to Play God,' Hooker Who Killed Teacher Says: Patch PM

Backpage Prostitute Gets 15 Years for Stabbing Teacher to Death

• Prostitute apologizes to the Catholic high school teacher's family at her sentencing. "I had no right to play God," she said. Judge says he believes she was not putting on an act.

Harley Clarke's Ghost Doesn't Want to Share Mansion, Psychic Says

• Psychic medium claims Harley Clarke is still “sliding off the bannisters” and “chasing pigeons off the roof” of his Sheridan Road mansion Evanston.

Mark Kirk to Meet with Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

• The meeting will take place Tuesday between the GOP senator from Illinois and the president's selection for the Supreme Court.

Construction Worker Injured at Wrigley Field

• The construction worker was injured when pipes fell on her.

Dog Killer Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty

• The Chicago man dropped a dog on its head repeatedly.

Easter Weekend Big for New Movies

• "Batman v. Superman," "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," "Fastball" and more opening in theaters Easter weekend. Also Read: Scathing Reviews: 'Batman v. Superman' is 'A Stink Bucket of Disappointment'

Also Worth a Look Today

• 50 Spectator Vehicles Scatter as Police Bust Street Race
• Chicago's Population Decreased Significantly in 2015
• Obituary for Departed Sister Mentions Suicide, Depression for Good Reason
• A Who Dung It? Doggie DNA Used to ID Wrong-Doo-ers
• Deng! That's a Nice Mansion for Sale

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