ISIS-Inspired Illinois Guard Massacre Plotter Pleads Guilty: Patch PM

Massacre Plotter Pleads Guilty in Foiled Joliet Armory Attack

One week after ISIS sympathizers opened fire on unsuspecting coworkers in San Bernardino, killing 14 and wounding 21, a suburban man pleaded guilty in federal court to plotting a similar attack on the Illinois National Guard Armory in Joliet. Jonas Edmonds, 30, of Aurora, and his cousin forged a plan to shoot as many as 150 people with automatic weapons. Edmonds and his cousin would then flee to the Middle East and hook up with their ISIS brothers. But the FBI detected and foiled this plot.
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A Change of Plans, Not Heart: Couple Weds in Hospital

The bride’s struggle with mysterious illnesses that put her into the hospital as her wedding day grew closer couldn’t stop her and her intended from saying “I do.” Instead of the wedding she planned, or even the backup plan, Mary Sonora walked down the aisle in the chapel of Adventist Hinsdale Hospital the day before Thanksgiving, supported emotionally and physically by her parents. Hospital staff played a special role in making this special day happen, too.
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‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Extras for Accident Scene

• Producers need a TON of background actors of all ages and ethnicities to play evacuees in upcoming Chicago shoot.

Prostitute, Pals Help Themselves to TV After Price Dispute

• An Orland Park man called for an escort from Backpage.com, but he wasn’t expecting the prostitute’s buddies, too.

North Shore Kindergartner is National Chess Champion

• Aren Emrikian of Wilmette is the U.S. Kindergarten Chess Champion after winning the national title over the weekend in Florida.

St. Charles Native Jeffrey Austin Advances to ‘The Voice’ Finals

• Jeffrey Austin is among four singers left on the reality TV show.

‘I‘m Sorry,’ Chicago Mayor Tells City Council

• Mayor promises “nothing less than complete and total reform” of Chicago’s police force. Meanwhile, protesters clash with cops outside. with: Rahm Emanuel’s Approval Rating Plummets to 18 Percent: Poll

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• Friends Rally for Dad Killed by Street Racer
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