'Not Horrible' Woman Spits in Trooper's Mouth, Tells Him She Has AIDS and Herpes: Patch PM

Woman Spat in Trooper's Mouth, Claimed She Was Diseased: Prosecutor

• Oh, what our people behind the badge endure. An angry Orland Park woman spat, then told the trooper she has AIDS, herpes and hepatitis, according to a court filing. Still, she says she's "not a horrible person." (Sorry, dear, but you are.)

Teen Returns From Spring Break with Fisherman's Tale and Photos to Prove It

• A Hinsdale Central senior caught a strange-looking leucistic swell shark in the Sea of Cortez.

Mark Kirk Will Skip GOP Convention

• First he talk to Obama's Supreme Court nominee, now he wants to avoid the Republican convention. What gives?

See Video of a Councilman Getting Slapped Bloody at a Bar

• Joliet councilman Hug was bloodied — but kept his feet and never stopped smoking.

My Unarmed Son Was Shot by Chicago Police

• A father shares his grief and outrage as CPD confronts its violent history and uncertain future.

April 15 Is Not the Last Day to File Taxes This Year

• If you have put off filing your taxes, there's some good news, you have extra days, says the Internal Revenue Service.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Blood Behind Dummy's Lounge, Bullet Holes in Man's Cheeks
• Woman Bit Nurse at Evanston Hospital (She Was Drunk): Cops
• North Aurora Teen Credited With Saving Geneva Woman from Choking
• Missing Elderly Man and His 2 Great-Grandchildren Return Home Safe
• 'Stop Robbing Us,' Chicago Boutique Asks Thieves

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