Friends Rally for Family Devastated by Reckless Street Racers: Patch PM

Fundraiser for Family of Dad Killed in Street-Racing Crash

A family is mourning the loss of a father, a good, church-going man in the prime of his life, a “loving husband, a very loving father.” Charles Siebel died a few days ago after a speeding drag racer slammed into his SUV. Siebel’s daughter was riding in the SUV with him, and she was hurt, too. His wife, a school teacher in Oswego, is devastated. Friends are trying to raise money to help the family. » read more

Sex with Teen in School Bus Barn a Quick Call for Jury Deciding Coach’s Guilt

• A 15-year-old athlete testified the two had exchanged “sext” messages, which led to the bus-barn encounter in Lincoln Way 210.

Mom Says Hospital Fatally Botched Daughter’s Tonsillectomy

• Lawsuit claims daughter was given fatal dose of morphine while recovering from tonsil and adenoid surgery.

12-Year-Old Jailed for Clubbing Classmate with Wiffle Ball Bat: Cops

• The beaten 13-year-old’s mother took him to Edward Hospital in Naperville, police said.

Mom Thanks ‘Angel’ Teacher Who Saved Son from Choking

• Austin McDonnell, 8, was trying to open a water bottle with his teeth when he inhaled the cap and began choking in New Lenox.

‘Outrageously Mismanaged’ Fox Lake Explorer Post Disbanded

• Authorities have no plans to renew the charter for the group, led by disgraced suicide criminal cop Joe Gliniewicz.

Bringing Home the Schmacon

• An all-beef alternative to bacon created by a Naperville business owner claims to offer great taste and fewer calories.

Buffalo Grove Teen Charged as Adult for Bringing Unloaded Gun into Stevenson High

• The teen is accused of bringing the gun to school on Friday.

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