Local Kid's 2-Year Pledge to Michigan Snubbed by Coach Harbaugh: Patch PM

Wolverines and Coach Harbaugh Snatch Away Football Recruit’s Lifelong Dream

Erik Swenson, one of the top-ranked high-school offensive tackles in the Midwest, committed to the University of Michigan in 2013. But he committed to Michigan in his heart much earlier — as a 5-year-old boy. On Tuesday, after telling him last month to “get ready to play for us,” with signing day on the horizon, the Wolverines told the 6-foot, 7-inch, 310-pound kid from Downers Grove they didn’t want him anymore.
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Hate Mail Meant for Wheaton College Sent to Other Wheaton College in Massachusetts

• The hate mail is about to the west suburban school’s decision to fire tenured professor Larycia Hawkins for wearing a hijab and saying Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Geneva Ice Cream Scooper Heads to Hollywood for ‘American Idol’ Debut

• Kayla Mickelsen, a senior at Geneva High School, will be performing in the upcoming season of American Idol.

Can Head Sets World Record for Cans Stuck to a Head

• The longtime Evergreen Park resident is pulling down some bucks advertising businesses on his sticky skin, too.

Dog Rescued from Icy Pond Ready for a New Home

• “Ice” is looking for her new owners.

Alleged Prostitutes Used Naperville Hotel to Conduct Business: Police

• Police arrested two people for prostitution and say they used Internet postings to attract customers.

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• Armed-and-Dangerous Fugitive Could be in Plainfield Area
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• $100K Powerball Ticket Sold at Oak Park Store
• Hospital Lets Man With ‘Nowhere To Go’ Stick Around, Then He Attacks Security Guard: Cops
• Teen Struck, Killed While Trying to Cross Edens Expressway
• Kate Hudson to Talk New Book in Naperville

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