Widow of Disgraced Criminal Cop to Get Donation Money After All: Patch PM

$33,500 in Donations Released to Widow of Disgraced Fox Lake Cop

Lake County prosecutors said they have no claim over money received by the family after Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz killed himself. Paychecks were also released to the family, and more donations could be turned over if other accounts are unfrozen. » read more

A Dad Dies After Drag Racer Hits Him and His Teen Daughter: Police

• Charges are pending against two men involved in the crash. One is from Plainfield, the other from Aurora.

$3 Million Bail for Accused Darien Walmart Shooter

• Bradley Morris of Downers Grove is charged with attempted murder.

Tattoo Parlor Opens in North Shore Train Station

• Creative new art cooperative takes shape with Hydra Electric Tattoo, the North Shore’s only tattoo parlor.

Cop in 2nd Chicago Police Shooting Video Will Not Be Charged

• Cook County State’s Attorney presents image from dashcam video she says proves Ronald Johnson was holding a gun when shot by police in 2014. » WATCH: Video Shows Police Shoot Ronald Johnson

Baby’s Torn Esophagus Caused by Force Feeding: Prosecutor

• Video reportedly shows what appears to be a Montessori school worker force-feeding an infant, who then needed emergency surgery.

Uncle With AIDS Discipline Nephew with Sex: Prosecutor

• Lansing man abused nephew for three years in unspeakable manner, prosecutor says.

• MERRY CHRISTMAS: 12 Can’t-Miss Holiday Gifts for Dad: Patch Deal Hound

Also Worth a Look Today

• New Trier Named Best School District in Illinois
• Body Found in Retention Pond ID’d
• Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal to Highland Park’s Assault Weapons Ban
• Elderly Man Assaulted as He Hung Christmas Decorations
• Bald Eagle Viewing Event Held at Locations Along the Fox River This Weekend
• Vietnam War Vet Kept Something Very Special in His Wallet for 50 Years
• Mom Says Jail Guard Humiliated Her, Forced Her to Undress in Front of Men

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