Paramedics Save Newborn Sealed in Plastic Bag: Patch PM

Mom Tied Newborn in Plastic Bag, Hid Him Under Towels: Cops

When paramedics and police encountered Xin Zeng, 21, she was bleeding and her brother was worried for her pregnancy. She looked as if she may have just given birth, but no baby was in sight. And she wasn’t speaking. As a lieutenant searched through the home, he found the baby — tied in a plastic bag, hidden beneath towels, and blue in the face. The newborn, just minutes after birth, was minutes from death. » read more

Young Lady in Hats is a Teen Bank Robber: FBI

• After a Winnetka robbery, the 19-year-old got advice from two accomplices before a similar robbery she is suspected of in Elmhurst.

Vote in Our Poll: Mike Madigan Suggests an Income-Tax Hike

• The 5 percent rate set by 2011’s income-tax hike, which expired this year, is worth discussing to raise revenue for the state, the speaker says.

Laquan McDonald ‘Represents Thousands of Laquans With Same Black Skin’

• Family of Laquan McDonald speaks publicly for the first time since release of police dashcam video showing his death. Also: Protesters Not Mollified by Rahm’s Apology Speech | See the Essay Questions for the Chicago Police Superintendent Position

• MERRY CHRISTMAS: Holiday Gifts for Dog Lovers

Best Holiday Lights in the Chicago ‘Burbs

• We asked, you answered. Check out your nominations for shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion.

Cartoonist’s Doodles Create Lively Discourse for Sunday Sermons

• Phillip Dillman wants more people to connect with the sermons—and he uses humor to reach them.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Football Coach Can’t Lead Team in Prayer: Superintendent
• Face-Tattooed Robber Has No Memory of Robbing Gas Station: Cops
• 85-Year-Old Lady Crashes Through Joliet Restaurant Window
• Alderman Beat Sick Raccoon to Death with Tire Iron
• How To Prevent a ‘Ruse’ Burglary at Your Home

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