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Bomb Threats at Orland Square Mall Unfounded: Police

• Police said people’s fears are getting the best of them, and rumors are starting

‘You Don’t Look Like You’re Having a Heart Attack’, Trooper Told Dad Having Heart Attack

• Lemont man relieved his son’s $1,500 speeding ticket was reduced—but still isn’t happy over how he says an officer treated them.

Holocaust Museum Founder Who Thwarted Nazi March in Skokie Dies

• Al Lachman, 97, was an Auschwitz survivor who fought neo-Nazis planned protest in Skokie.

Not-So-Goodfella Wanted Car Dealer’s Legs Broken

• A Chicago Outfit tale: Judge orders Plainfield landfill owner to prison for four years after FBI foils plot.

Prosecutors Try to Take House from Man Allegedly Caught With Pot

• Crete man was jailed on a felony pot charge and now prosecutors are trying to take away his house.

Butterball’s Superheroes: It Takes a Village to Roast a Turkey

• Saving Thanksgiving one memorable phone call at a time at the Butterball Talk-Line. And here’s how you can become an operator yourself.

Frightened Passenger Delays Southwest Flight Out of Midway Airport for 2 Men Speaking Arabic

• Chicago Police were called and after a delay and a few questions the men were allowed to get on the plane and go home to Philadelphia.

Sexy Skype Session Between Strangers Leaked on Social Media

• The 27-year-old man masturbated while on a Skype session with a woman he met on Facebook.

We Just Had the Largest 2-Day November Snowfall in 120 Years

• If you had to shovel all that snow out of your driveway, that probably doesn’t sound so great right now.

Brutal Attack on Disabled War Veteran Finally Charged as a Felony

• Wife of veteran says “justice has been served” in upgrading of charge against Michael Seno, the man accused of beating her husband into the ground.

5 People Hurt in Hancock Center Fire

• A fire was reported on the 50th floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago Saturday.

Monster Marijuana Discovered in Chicago Area

• Drug agents have seized the cannabis concentrate during raids and traffic stops.

Chicago Trader Wins ‘Jeopardy’ Tournament of Champions

• Alex Jacob, who also played professional poker, held all the cards in his two-week run on the Tournament of Champions.

Cook County Officer Shot Ex-Lover, Dad, Then Killed Herself

• Police said the women had recently broken off a relationship.

North Shore Natives Bike Across Israel to Show Solidarity With Israeli Soldiers

• Supporters of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces biked the length of Israel amid volatile situation.

What It’s Like to Film in Joliet on ‘Empire’

• Mainly a lot of waiting, according to one young actor.

Accused Terrorist Cousins to Plead Guilty in Foiled Attack on Joliet Armory

• Hasan Edmonds and his cousin, Jonas Edmonds, hoped to kill as many as 150 people in the attack.

Lewis University Named Best for Vets: Military Times

• Lewis U also ranked second among private universities in the nation.

His Heart was Broken Before He Met the Love of His Life

• Cecilia and Sam Goudanis remain hopeful as he deals with a heart that needs tremendous repair.

Teen Who Dropped Infant Out of High Rise Window ‘Loved Babies’: Reports

• North Side woman grew up in strict Muslim home. Parents did not allow her to talk to boys.

CPD SWAT Swarms State Street in Response to Men Yelling ‘ISIS’ Threats

• Four bearded men shouted at people “we are ISIS and we will kill you.” But they escaped the area in a white van.

Wife Finds Child Porn Video on Husband’s Phone: Petition

• The Plainfield man was charged with possessing child pornography.

Video of Chicago Cop Shooting Teen 16 Times Will be Released

• Chicago Police Department has less than a week to make the graphic video public.

Former Fox Lake Officer Who Says She was Sexually Harassed by Gliniewicz Speaks Out

• Denise Duebner said Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz told her to order tighter uniforms so he could see her backside, NBC Chicago reports.

O’Hare Among Cheaper Airports to Fly Out of This Thanksgiving: Report

• Chicago remains a top-searched destination for Thanksgiving travel.

A glimpse of crime-n-shame last week:

• Jilted Boyfriend Kicks in Ex’s Door, Attacks Her New Lover: Cops
• Woman Carrying Gas Can Knocks Off South Side Bank: FBI
• Chef’s Honeybees Killed at Lincolnshire Resort
• Bail Set at $200K for Blue Island Cop Accused in Child Sex Case
• Ex-Pastor Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Sexually Abused Teen Girl at Church
• Road Rage Leads to Battery Charge for 67-Year-Old Woman
• Bolingbrook Family Claims Cops Conducted Illegal Search, Erased Video After Xmas Fight
• Alleged American Flag Thieves Foiled by Elmhurst Police
• Pot and Pills Found in Former Wrestler’s Crotch: Cops
• Knife-Wielding Shoplifter Threatened Guards at Oakbrook Center: Police
• Woman Locks Eyes with Burglar in Her Home
• Driver Spins Doughnuts in Parking Lot, Runs Down 1 Man, Hits 2 Cars: Cops

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