Police Tipped to Child Sex Abuse by Girl's Homework: Patch PM

Girl’s Homework Tips Cops to Years of Sex Abuse at Hands of a Cancer Patient: Prosecutor

• A school assignment about “inappropriate behavior” led to the arrest of a Stage 4 cancer patient who is accused of sexually assaulting two young sisters, prosecutors said. A judge set bail for Zdzislaw Jakubczak, 67, of south suburban Bridgeview, at $2 million.
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Chicago-Area Firefighter Acquitted of Sex Assault

• “She drank too much and woke up with her pants off,” prosecutors said, alleging Marvin Buhle was on top of her with his own pants around his ankles. But she couldn’t identify him. The judge let him go but gave him a warning.

Panty-Stealing Stalker Nabbed at Gas Station: Cops

• The Orland Park man stalked his ex for more than a week, police said, showing up at her front door in disguises. He also went into her home and stole her panties.

Firefighters Rescue Dog from Freezing Water

• The dog was in the water for at least 30 minutes before his owner realized that he was in trouble.

Donald Trump’s Pile of Hot Garbage

• That’s an actual fire report Thursday morning in Chicago’s Trump Tower, not his incendiary trash-talk on the campaign trail. Also: Trump Calls the Pope ‘Disgraceful’ and a ‘Pawn’

Evanston Native Wins International Dog Sled Race

• “George Costanza” helped Hugh Neff achieve greatness this year at the Yukon Quest.

Also Worth a Look Today

• ‘I Don’t Want to Do Any Jail Time,’ Says Repeat Airport Stowaway. But Guess What?
• Parolee Faces 18th Charge for Driving on a Revoked License
• Roaming Goat Piques Interest of Suburban Residents
• Woman Stole Cash From Purses at Mom-and-Son Date Night: Police
• Zika-Fighting Larvicide Purchased by Will Co. Health Dept.

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