Beating a Disabled War Vet Should Be a Felony: Patch PM

Angry Driver in Beating of Disabled War Vet No Longer Charged wih Just a Misdemeanor

Richard Jones, 66, just wanted the young man speeding through his condo parking lot to slow down. The disabled Palos Hills war veteran who walks with a cane approached 21-year-old Michael Seno to ask him to drive 10 miles per hour, the posted speed limit, and not 20 or 30. Before Jones knew what was happening, Seno was punching the decorated Vietnam veteran in the face, according to police. Seno, however, was only charged with a misdemeanor. But that’s changed.

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Teen Arrested After Killing Newborn Kitten During Family Argument

He grew angry and squeezed the kitten to death at a Crystal Lake home which served as a rescue shelter for kittens, according to local police.

Palatine Native Not Far from Paris Club Under Attack

• Daniel Leahy, 20, was in Paris as part of a study abroad program through New York University.

‘Obama Town’ is a Terror Target

• To spill blood and strike terror in Chicago, the president’s hometown, would be a coup for ISIS.

ALERT: Suspicious Item Found in O’Hare Terminal Tuesday Afternoon, Police Investigate

• There is no evacuation of Terminal 3 at this time, a spokesperson said.

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