$500 Tip Surprises Cracker Barrel Waitress: Patch PM

$500 Tip Surprises Humble Waitress

Dinner at the Cracker Barrel in Tinley Park brings on tears, hugs and kisses after waitress receives the biggest tip of her life.
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Mourners Gather for Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano Funeral

• PHOTOS: Firefighters from around the state paid their respects to the man who lost his life battling a fire on Monday.

Patrick Kane Rape-Case Evidence Photos Released

• See for yourself. Police release photographs taken immediately after a woman claimed Patrick Kane raped her on his bed in New York.

Lake Forest Woman Decorates White House for Christmas

• Alison Buck learned of the honor through a surprise from her sister.

Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy’s Brother Says He Only Glimpsed Child-Sex Video for a Second

• That second put him on the sex offender registry for the rest of his life.

7 Tips to Help You Get Through Christmas

• Easy holiday travels, ugly Christmas sweaters, perfect white elephant gifts, cleanest homes for the holidays, handy disaster plans and more.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Oak Lawn Firefighter Under Probe for On-Duty Phone Sex
• Joliet Chef Visits White House, Meets Michelle Obama
• Motel Guest Dies after Soaking in Hot Tub
• Rats are Running to Evanston
• Orland Police Use Narcan to Save Man from Heroin Overdose

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