Monster Dad Molested Cancer-Stricken Daughter But Won't Do a Day in Prison: Patch PM

Horrific Dad Sexually Abused Daughter During Brain-Tumor Treatment

• The girl was just 6 years old when doctors found a brain tumor growing in her head. She endured surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. She needed the comfort of her mom and dad during long hospital stays. Mom and dad would alternate nights in bed with the ailing child. The monster in her head was cancer, but the monster in her hospital bed was Dad. This week, after pleading guilty felony child molestation, Jeremy Schwer of Indiana learned he would avoid prison time.
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El Nino Making Good on the Mild Chicago Winter it Promised

• This was the 14th-warmest meteorological winter since 1872.

Driver May Have Intentionally Crashed Car into House: Police

• Police in Tinley Park are investigating after a 62-year-old man drove his car into several other vehicles and a house Tuesday night.

Ravinia Festival Announces 2016 Summer Lineup

• When you can see Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan and Tony Bennett at the Highland Park concert venue this summer.

Firing of Texas Trooper Who Pulled Over Sandra Bland Upheld

• Texas officials said in January they had begun termination proceedings, but the trooper who fought with and arrested the Naperville woman was still drawing a salary a month later.

Facebook Shuts Down Page for Naperville Medical Marijuana Dispensary

• Facebook's policy states that ads must not promote illegal products, services or activities.

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• Allstate to Add Innovation Hub in Downtown Chicago
• Evanston Cop Charged in Hit-and-Run Near Indiana Casino
• Police on the Hunt for 4 Accused of Kidnapping, Beating Woman
• Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Northlake
• Lightsaber-Wielding Trespasser Not Wanted in Dave and Buster's Parking Lot: Cops
• Patch's Video Review of Super Tuesday Speeches

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