Nancy Reagan and the Agent Who Took a Bullet for Her Husband Shared Special Bond: Patch PM

Nancy Reagan and the Agent Who Took a Bullet for Her Husband Shared Special Bond

• Tim McCarthy, now police chief in Orland Park, says the first lady's death marks "the end of an era." He reflects on their relationship.

Police Chase Stolen Car Through South Suburbs Today

• VIDEO: A suspected car thief was arrested in a field after hitting speeds of 90 mph through south suburban streets.

Aurora Cancer Patient, 3, Will Get Special Ride in Police SUV in St. Patrick's Day Parade

• The Aurora boy is excited to ride in the lead car in the parade, a police SUV. He's all ready to wave to the 20,000 parade goers.

Stolen Confederate Flag at Plainfield South Leads to First Amendment Debate

• Students reportedly came to school Friday with cars flying U.S. flags in response to the school’s alleged inaction regarding the theft.

Repeat Drunken Driver Sentenced to Prison for Ninth DUI Conviction

• The Wisconsin man was pulled over in McHenry County for his ninth DUI offense. He has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Chicago Not Among Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day: Study

• Despite parades and festivities throughout the city and suburbs, Chicago ranks behind numerous cities in recent WalletHub list.

How Long is the Donald Trump Footlong? It's a Tiny Wiener

• The Wiener's Circle has a deal for you. Pony up for the Trump Super PAC and you'll get a huge deal.
  • plus: Real Bernie Sanders to Host Rally Today in South Suburbs
  • and: Thousands Plan to Protest at Donald Trump Rally Today

» Worth Knowing: When Does Time Change for Daylight Saving?

Also Worth a Look Today

• Niles Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday
• Coroner Jokes About Staring at Dead Woman's Vagina: Report
• Rain, Rain, Stay Away ... We Want to Play This Weekend
• On 18th Birthday, Teen Charged With Neighbor's Murder Joins Older Brother in Adult Jail
• Metra Offers Extra Service for St. Patrick's Day Parade Travel
• LW 210 Cuts Teaching Staff District-wide Amid Financial Problems

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Chicago network. The Patch community platform serves more than six dozen villages and cities in the Chicago region.

» find Your Patch and more news of the day, including our most-read stories

CLICK AN ICON
FOR YOUR TRAVEL REPORT

LOCAL DOPPLER RADAR