Why is Popeye the Star of Chester, Illinois? Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Wife-Killing Ex-Cop Grabs Spotlight in Chester - But Popeye's Still the Star

Drew Peterson caused a stir in the tiny Downstate town, but he’s still no Popeye.

Peterson's Scared Snitch: 'I'll Do Anything You Want to Get You're F---ing Conviction'

The snitch said he was afraid of the prison guards and other inmates at Pontiac prison and wanted to be moved.

Naperville Teen Among Top 10 Volunteers in Country

The 17 year old suffers from spinal muscular atrophy and started a nonprofit to raise money for the disease.

Woman Drove to YMCA High on Drugs with Child in Car: Cops

Police were called to the YMCA after the Plano woman began going in and out of consciousness.

Tribune Investor Blasts 'Self-Interest' of Company Leadership

Another major investor expresses a lack of confidence in Tribune Publishing's turnaround plan and the conduct of leadership.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Kids Ride Free on Metra, Memorial Day Through Labor Day
• Northbrook 7-Eleven Sells Winning $1M Lottery Ticket
• Ex-Lake Forest HS Teacher Guilty of Kissing Student Learns His Punishment
• Illinois House Approves Bill to Double Fine for Driving Around Railroad Gates
• Check for Unsafe Great Lakes Beaches Before Memorial Day

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