Mom or Monster? Her Frail Son Lived in His Own Filth for a Year Before He Died: Patch PM

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After Year of Torment, Mom Tried to Burn Her 4-Year-Old's Corpse: Prosecutors

Police say frail and tiny Manuel Aguilar was found underneath a burnt blanket in a basement on Chicago's South Side. He was locked naked in a room for a year to live in his own filth, according to prosecutors. After the boy died, he was put into a "playroom" used by her other kids, where she prepared to get rid of his body. When firefighters found him, he was so small they thought he was less than a year old.

Will Judge Set Tattoo-Face Kiddie Porn Guy Free?

The judge said Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn guy’s supposed plot to kidnap a little girl and kill the child’s mother was “irrelevant" to the porn charges against him.

Local Veteran Flips Homes, Helps Others Find One of their Own

Frankfort resident starts company aimed at rehabbing homes, giving back to veterans in need.

» Paul O'Neal Shooting

'I'm Going to Be ... Crucified,' Says Chicago Officer; an 'Execution,' Says Attorney

Chicago Police shooting videos released Friday morning in death of 18-year-old Paul O'Neal, killed July 28 as he sped away in stolen car.

Mother of Paul O’Neal ‘Broke Down’ While Watching Police Video: Activist

"It looked like cold blood murder," said attorney for family of teenager shot in the back, calling the death an "execution."

20-Year Old Dies After Jumping Into Chicago River for a Swim

The man was with friends when he decided to go for a swim late Thursday night.

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