Poem Gets Star High Schooler Banned from Prom: Patch PM

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Star High School Student Banned from Prom Over Poem

Taiylar Ball, whose earned $1 million in scholarships and was accepted to 11 universities, wasn't allowed into her school's prom over her use of a racially charged term in a spoken-word poem. But she still showed up. Her ability to walk at Homewood-Flossmoor High School's graduation next week also is in question. Watch her performance and judge for yourself.

Drew Peterson Consumed By James Glasgow - Or Is It The Other Way Around

A prosecutor said Drew Peterson burned with hatred for Jim Glasgow but a defense attorney claimed Glasgow was actually the obsessed one. Peterson's trial began Monday.

Man Barricaded in Garage with Shotgun Over Eviction

The 52-year-old man was due to be evicted from his Midlothian home but didn't want to leave.

Archbishop Cupich to Bless 'Heroic' Statue of St. Pope John Paul II

Blessing will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice on Memorial Day, May 30.

Tribune Publishing Rejects Gannett's Sweetened Bid

Billionaire scientist, surgeon and futurist takes a big stake in Tribune and vice chairmanship of the board as newspaper war unfolds.

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• Catholic Cemeteries Mark Memorial Day With Field Masses

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