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Naperville Named Wealthiest City in the Midwest

Naperville has a median household income of $104,419 and a median home price of $364,300.

Judge in Dragged Out Murder Case: 'This Has To Be Some Kind of Record'

A teen-ager is accused of enlisting his pals to help murder his parents almost five years ago. Cook County Judge Neil Lineham tells attorneys "we need to get this to trial."

Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Joliet

The move will create more than 2,000 full-time jobs.

You Won't Believe What This School Board Candidate Says About His School District

Why one man who applied decided against pursuing a spot on the board and what he says must happen next.

• Feds Subpoena Park District for Superdog Records
• Parents Protest LW North's Closing, Call for Superintendent's Resignation
• Yet Another Gone: Newcomer to LW 210 Board Resigns
• Feds Probing L-W District 210, Subpoena Records on Former Superintendent

Evanston Woman Avoids Prison for Neglecting Elderly Mother

Police say the elderly woman was covered in feces when she was found at her daughter's home last June.

Boyfriend Accused of Strangling Girlfriend With Her Underwear

Oak Lawn man has other pending charges, including dragging a woman in her car after she caught him having oral sex in it, prosecutors said.

Talk of Brothels, Drug Running, Romantic Movies, Killing as Wife-Killing Cop Faces Snitch Cellmate in Murder-for-Hire Trial

Jury sits in judgment of claims Drew Peterson plotted Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow's murder: Full Trial Coverage.

Dangerous Date Ends with Unwanted Touching, Arrest: Police

A phony family emergency wasn't enough to get a woman away from the "daring offender" she was on a date with.

Man in Children's Fitting Room Triggers Mom's Concern

Police investigated, reviewed surveillance footage to determine why he was there.

Ex-Lake Forest HS Teacher Guilty of Kissing Student Given Supervision

Albert Macius could see his conviction wiped out if he successfully completes his sentence.

National Log Rolling Tournament Coming to Orland Park's Lake Sedgwick

Always wanted to watch a log rolling competition? Now's your chance. Save the date for June 11.

New Trier Grad Accused of Bilking Investors Out of $1.5M

Clayton Cohn is charged with wire fraud after allegations he used money from more than 35 clients for his own benefit.

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Former Northwestern Player Has Connection to the 'Immaculate Reception'

Barry Pearson is no household name, but he has a connection to one of the game's most famous plays.

Dennis Hastert Has Honorary Degree Revoked

Hastert received the degree in 1999 from Northern Illinois University.

Lawsuit Filed Against Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Husband With Smoothie

The attorney handling the estate of Eduardo Gutierrez is seeking monetary damages from Julia Gutierrez.

Order of Protection Obtained by Daughter, Wife of St. Charles Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Scott J. Turyna is accused of firing shots into a St. Charles neighborhood during a domestic incident involving his wife earlier this month.

'Hilarity Ensues' After Raccoon Found in Dugout at High School Softball Game

A raccoon forced officials to move the regional final softball game at Crystal Lake South to Cary-Grove High School Thursday.

Do You Need a Bulletproof Vest to Drive the Expressways? Patch Weekly

Inspiring teen volunteer, the John Hancock needs a new name, and more in our digest of features and perspective for Illinois Patch fans.

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.

Midway Opens TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center

Enrollment center offers expedited security clearance for travelers considered a low security risk.

Who are the Highest-Paid Public Employees in Your Hometown?

New app from Open the Books lets you search the public employees in Illinois who earn more than $100,000 a year.

Loyola University Names First Female President

JoAnn Rooney is the first non-ordained church member to serve in the role at the Rogers Park school.

Catholic Priest Who Abused 7-Year Old Banned From Ministry

Chicago Archdiocese won’t reinstate the Rev. Bruce Wellems, an active volunteer in Back of the Yards.

A glimpse of crime-n-shame last week. Follow our crime page on Facebook, too.

• Brother Strangles 16-Year-Old Sister While Out on Parole: Prosecutor
• Victim Says Cousin Pepper Sprayed 1-Year-Old Child: Police
• Customer Sues Elmhurst Bar for Not Preventing Fight
• Cops Raid Self-Storage Unit, Find Cocaine: Prosecutor
• 2 FBI Agents Shot During Attempted Arrest of Gang Leader
• Bolingbrook Bank Robbed by Man in Army Hoodie
• 5 Years in Prison for Man Who Robbed Friend Giving Him a Ride
• Elmhurst Fugitive Bank Robber Kills Self: Reports
• Plano Woman Drove to YMCA High on Drugs with Child in Car: Cops
• Noose Found On DePaul Campus Days After Protesters Halt Conservative's Speech

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