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Guilty Verdict Reversed in Mokena Bar Brawl Coma-Punch Case

• One judge said there was not enough evidence to convict the New Lenox man in the first place.

VIDEO: Mini-Bike Driver Violently Crashes into Woman on Sidewalk, Then Rides Away

• Woman left unconscious on sidewalk. “How can people be so cold-hearted,” woman asks.

Lou Malnati’s Coming to New Lenox

• Look who’s coming to town!

Mystery Deepens Over Facebook Post Alleging Racial Incident in Beverly

• Ald. O’Shea’s office stated that a 911 call had been placed after incident, but when police arrived “there was no victim and no witness.”

Richards High Coach Accused of Secretly Video-Recording in Girls Locker Room

• Prosecutors said 14-year-old girl had been asked by employee to leave gym class early to run errand. with: Students, Staff, Urged To Share Information About Richards Employee Charged in Secret Video-Recordings

In Second Fight for His Life, Lemont Man Searches for Bone Marrow Match in

• Rino LaPlagia, 40, needs your help. He is seeking a match for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Fall-Down Drunk Goes Trick-or-Treating with 7-Year-Old Boy: Cops

• Palos Hills man threatened one homeowner when he didn’t get the same treat as the boy, according to police.

Orland Man Accused of Pointing Handgun at Woman, Baby on Expressway

• She says he cut her off in traffic; he says she nearly hit his car.

Worth Man Has Not Been Heard from in Over a Month

• Family’s last contact with John Caccavella Jr. was on Oct. 3. They just want to know that he’s okay.

Oak Forest Teen Pedals for Charity

• Nic Aspan will bike 30 miles in an effort to inspire donations to Together We Cope.

Watch Ends for Brave Bridgeview Police K-9

• Heartbroken partner fondly recalls his nine years working and living with K-9 Gasper, who succumbed to cancer on Oct. 23.

911 Call of Hostage Taking by Home Invaders Bogus: Prosecutors

• Burbank man said he was being held hostage by intruders “armed with shotguns,” cops said.

PATCH CONNECT VIDEO

• How to Tell Your Company’s Story
• How to Support the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum
• App Connects People to Make Fitness More Engaging

• Mother Files Charges Against Daughter for Forging Checks: Prosecutors
• Loaded Beretta Found in Retired Firefighter’s Car: Prosecutors
• Intoxicated Man Falls Down and Hits Head While Waiting on Ride From Wife: Cops
• Cops Took $135 in Coins from Alleged Heroin Dealer

WORTH A LOOK

• Mom Captures Homewood Cop’s Kind Gesture on Halloween
• Tinley Residents Take Village to Court over Red-Light Camera Tickets
• Orland District 135 Fills Board Vacancy
• Rotten-Egg Smell Due to Lemont Refinery Problem
• Mokena Creamery to Stay Open for the Winter

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 2

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Hilton, Creamery, Rubino’s Italian Imports, Macy’s

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