Mom Left Infant and Toddler in Motel While She Bought Heroin, Cops Say: Patch PM

Naperville Mom Left Young Kids at Motel While She Went to Buy Heroin: Cops

• The police said the woman made a habit of leaving her children unattended — one a 2 year old and the other just 2 months of age — while she went to Chicago to buy heroin.

Repairman Finds Big Alligator in Suburban Chicago Basement

• 6-foot-long and 200 pounds, Charles Price of south suburban Lansing got this American alligator as a baby 26 years ago.

Melodie Gliniewicz Could Still Get Disgraced Cop’s Pension, Expert Says

• A grand jury this past week indicted Melodie Gliniewicz on money laundering charges tied to her late husband’s embezzlement scheme.

Minors with E-Cigarettes Will Now Face Penalties

• Governor signs into law proposal by Deerfield Democrat to ban possession of nicotine-related products.

Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Over, CDC says, But Cause Remains a Mystery

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declares Chipotle E. coli outbreak over, but a criminal investigation is under way. Illinois was among the affected states.

Historic Oak Park Home Sells for $1.98 Million

• The Benjamin Porter Horton Residence designed by EE Roberts was sold in January.

‘Today’s’ Hoda Kotb Announces February’s Book of the Month Selections

• Book of the Month is a Patch partner. Today show co-host Hoda Kotb reveals her selections for a Book of the Month.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Motel Menace - Morris Man Terrorized Desk Clerks, Guest: Cops
• MISSING PERSON: Elderly Northbrook Woman Reported Missing
• Toothbrush Shank Found on Jailed Man Who Wanted to ‘Create a Massacre’
• $500K Lottery Ticket Sold in Kendall County
• NIU Student Injured in Shooting at Off-Campus Party: Police
• SNL Alum Bringing Comedy Show to Theatre of Western Springs
• Study Shows Why Your Exercise Efforts May Not Turn to Weight Loss [Matchup]

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