Giant Chicago Igloo Mystifies All Who Pass By: Patch PM

Giant Igloo Appears on Busy Chicago Street

Who built this big winter house from chunks of ice at Wacker and Columbus in Chicago? Was it a homeless person? No. The mystery of the igloo builder appears to be solved, as a man who likes to shovel his neighborhood sidewalks popped up to take credit for the ice house. » read more

Coke-Using Dad Crashed Plane, Killed His Daughter and Himself

• The cocaine likely lead to “inadequate fuel planning,” which resulted in his plane crashing in Florida in 2014, says the NTSB, citing toxicology testing.

Wheaton College Prepares to Fire Hijab-Wearing Professor

• Larycia Hawkins is a tenured political science professor who said Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Texas Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Indicted for Perjury

• Trooper said he pulled Bland from the car to continue the investigation, but the grand jury didn’t believe him.

‘Suspicious Man’ in Body Armor Shot After Struggle With Police

• He was reportedly taking photos at schools in Zion prior to the officer-involved shooting on Wednesday.

New Trier Grads Remembered Fondly by Friends

• 3 victims of weekend tragedy on Wisconsin lake described with phrases such as “role model,” “gentle manner” and “rare soul.”

Mom and Dad Nominated for Lifesavers of the Year

• For advocating water safety through Matthew Kocher Foundation, John and Kathy Kocher of Tinley Park among those in running for national recognition.

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Plumbers Union Local 130 Taking Apprenticeship Applications

• Everything you need to know: Applications for apprenticeships will be taken Jan. 25 through Feb. 26.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Mother, Son Use Ladder to Rescue Elderly Man From Icy Fox River
• Old Lady Blocked into Parking Spot Scratches Driver: Cops
• McHenry Humane Society Needs Money for Rescue of Miniature Horses
• Evictee Who Planted Fake Bomb Later Found Dead in Jail Bathroom: Police
• Illinois’ Members of Congress React to Obama’s Executive Actions on Guns

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