One Man's Punching, Spitting, Kicking, Shameful Thanksgiving: Patch PM

One Man’s Wild and Crazy Thanksgiving of Shame

Thanksgiving morning started for Matthew Campus with an argument over drinking and a punch to his girlfriend’s face, according to police. Instead of turkey and stuffing in the bosom company of loved ones, he hid from cops, spit at them, went to jail, stuffed his jail-cell toilet, masturbated and then tried to escape from his jailers, according to authorities.
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Thousands Fill Magnificent Mile, Block Storefronts, Chant ‘16 Shots’

• PHOTOS and VIDEO: Laquan McDonald protesters shut down Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, force stores to close, shove cops and demand mayor and police chief’s resignation.
  with: Judge Asks: Why No Protests for Children Shot Down in Chicago’s Streets?

Man Fights Off Neighbors Trying to Rescue Him from Burning House

• The Joliet man then shot himself to death as his home burned.

Thanksgiving Mystery Boom: Guys Shooting at Exploding Targets Scare People for Miles

• Two guys taking target practice outside of town set off one frightful, ground-shaking blast.

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