Peacock's Surprise Backyard Visit Amazes Suburban Family: Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight across the Patch network:

Family Wakes Up to Random Peacock in Yard

The peacock stayed for about 15 minutes in the back yard of the Oswego home before leaving as mysteriously as he arrived.

'Godless' 4th-of-July Sign Sparks Outrage

People upset because a patriotic sign donated to the village of Oswego didn't include the word "God" want the sign never to see the light of day again.

Father of 4 Who Came to America for Better Life Shot Dead at Gas Station

The Oak Lawn man was shot in the head early Thursday during an argument in the parking lot of the South Side gas station where he worked.

White Woman Walks for Miles in Chicago to Apologize to Black America

‘Black America, I’m Sorry,’ reads Blue Island woman’s sign in black neighborhoods on the South Side.

Bears Fan Base More Loyal Than Packers: Study

University professor ranks all 32 NFL franchises based on social following and merchandise sales.

Featured Story

'Born to Raise Hell': Prosecutor Revisits Richard Speck Mass Murders on 50th Anniversary

July 14 marks a sad anniversary. 50 years later, the brutal killing of 8 student nurses introduced Chicago and the nation to one of history's most notorious mass murderers.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Inmate Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme Found Dead in Jail Cell
• Tower Lakes Man Drowns in Flooded Ditch in Northern Wisconsin
• Former Winfield Fire Deputy Chief Charged with Forgery for Fake College Diploma
• Bungalow Additions Called 'Destructive' in #StopThePop Campaign
• Body Burnt Beyond Recognition Found in Trunk of Car
• Death Threats and Dirty Words Land Mechanic in Hot Water With Cops: Complaint

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