Botched Tonsil Job / 'Angel' Teacher Saves Boy / Guard Shoots at Bank Robber / Minister Porn

Mom Says Little Company of Mary Hospital Botched Daughter’s Tonsillectomy

• Lawsuit claims daughter was given fatal dose of heroin while recovering from tonsil and adenoid surgery.

Mom Thanks ‘Angel’ Teacher Who Saved Son from Choking

• Austin McDonnell, 8, was trying to open a water bottle with his teeth, when he inhaled the cap and began choking on it.

Vote Now to Help Oak Forest Family Win Free Car

• Just months after their daughter battled cancer, the Ferralez family faces losing their car. Find out how you can help.

Security Guard Fires Shots at Fleeing Bank Robber: Cops

• Police say man robbed First National Bank of Evergreen Park on Friday morning.

Ordained Minister Accused in Child Porn Sting

• South Holland man found with thousands of child porn files is a “church planter” for Christian Reformed Church, his attorney says.

Tinley Park Could Ditch Vexed Water Meters: Tribune

• It would cost them—a lot—and would it be enough to repair the situation?

Sandburg Football Coach Resigns

• Dave Wierzal led the team for nine years, which included seven playoff appearances.

School-Bus Sex for LW Coach a Quick Call for Jury

• Victim testified the two had exchanged “sext” messages, and that she had told him she loved him.

Starbucks Coming to Oak Forest

• Ace Hardware and Family Dollar also moving in! Find out where.

Face-Tattooed Robber Has No Memory of Robbing Gas Station: Cops

• Arrest warrant issued for inmate who says he can’t remember robbing Hickory Hills gas station because he was drunk and high, cops say.

Warrant Issued for Alleged Hickory Hills Motel Fondler

• Hickory Hills police said man checked in local motel and stood in front of open window fondling himself.

Shooting Prompts Soft Lockdown of Fairmont School

• The shooting Thursday afternoon reportedly included several men.

Five Injured in Three-Car Crash in Orland Park

• The crash happened around noon Thursday on 151st Street.

Why So Many Mattress Stores?

• New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann talks to Patch about one of residents’ biggest peeves.

Have You Heard the Song of the LW North Phoenix?

• “Good to Be Gold” is a tribute to Lincoln-Way North—written by a proud parent and performed by LW students.

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• Bandit in Good Mood Robs Mt. Greenwood Bank: FBI

• Gentleman’s Club Cocktail Waitress Found with Heroin Cooker in Denny’s Parking Lot: Cops
• Retiree Beats Up Girlfriend, Demands $150K So He Can Return to South Korea: Prosecutor
• Dead Teen Linked To Burbank Mugging: Police
• Mokena Teen Accused of Lifting Wallet Claims to Be Cop
• Suburban ‘Street Racers’ Curbed in Homewood
• Glock Falls Out of Parolee’s Pants During Liquor Store Fight: Prosecutor
• Speeding at Joliet Cop Gets Lockport Man 5 Bullets, 4 Years
• Prostitute, Pals Help Themselves to TV After Price Dispute with Customer
• Angry Husband Scuffles with 3 Cops
• Toys R Us Employee Charged With ID Theft

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Lemont Rallies for Beloved Local Deaf Man Injured in Hit and Run
• Tinley Tap Room, Breweries Spread ‘Beer Cheer’ for the Holidays
• Homewood Cartoonist’s Doodles Create Lively Discourse for Sunday Sermons
• Choking Victim’s Children Claim Nursing Home is Responsible for Death
• Chicago Cop’s Good Deed in the Middle of a City Street
• Embattled Public Defender Replaced

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Dec. 7
• Central Middle School Mourns Passing of Beloved Teacher, Judy Mulchrone

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