Snotty Woman Sneezes Her Way into Jail: Patch PM

Gesundheit! Courtroom Sneeze Lands Woman in Jail

A snot-nosed Channahon woman in court for a traffic case brought a lot of attitude with her, got in the face of a bailiff, and left the courtroom charged with battery for allegedly sneezing at the bailiff and leaving a “mucus type substance” on the woman’s face. She sneezed with intent, according to the law. » read more

‘Suspicious’ Man Killed by Police was Schizophrenic, Dad Says

• Zion police first made contact with Charles Hollstein Wednesday morning after receiving reports he was taking pictures of schools.

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• A new Naperville burger joint will feature a towering burger, among other culinary creations.

17-Ton Truck Runs Over Graves at Veterans Cemetery

• Police said the driver acted “cavalier” and “casual” about the incident in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Expectant Mom Stuffs Ecstasy Down Pants: Prosecutor

• Mother and friend arrested at Burbank motel were on way to make a sale. Friend was going to use $10 to “buy a sack of weed,” prosecutor said

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• The jackpot is still up for grabs, but several Illinois ticket holders didn’t leave the Jan. 6 drawing empty handed.

Man Pointed Gun at Family in Tinley Park Road-Rage Incident: Cops

• The 34-year-old man allegedly drove up alongside another driver and flashed a gun after he was denied a lane merge.

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• Pertussis as a highly contagious respiratory tract infection, and many children are vaccinated for the disease.

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