Fist Full of Hate Lands Teen in Big Trouble: Patch PM

Teen Accused of Beating Sikh-American Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime

The angry young man first punched a Sikh gentleman in the face, knocking him out cold, after a traffic mishap in DuPage County back in September. He screamed “terrorist ... go back to your country,” according to prosecutors. When cops went to his house, the angry young man threw a punch at a police officer. On Tuesday, this angry young man from Willowbrook pleaded guilty to a hate crime.
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Chicago Cop Killer Says He ‘Never Got a Chance to Live’

• A judge told him to live out his days in prison for taking the life of Officer Thomas Wortham IV, a Brother Rice grad and Iraq War veteran.

Actor Killed by Car Remembered as ‘Bigger Than Life’

• Michael Wexler was a loving uncle, cherished sibling, and passionate actor.

Classmate Posted Nude Photos Online of 15-Year-Old Student: Report

• The 15 year old Bolingbrook girl reportedly sent them to her ex-boyfriend months earlier.

Pastors Who Lost Son in Crash Hold ‘Blue Christmas’ Service

• The service is meant for those dealing with loss and will be held this Sunday at Hope Church in Crystal Lake.

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