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Uncle With AIDS Uses Sex to Discipline Nephew: Prosecutor

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

Mom Left 3 Kids in Car While She Shopped on Black Friday: Police

  • The children ranged in age from 6 months to 4 years old.

Sandburg Students Had Sex in Classroom: Police

  • An 18-year-old led a 14-year-old girl into an empty lab, where police say the acts took place.

Former LW Central Bowling Coach’s Sex Crimes Trial Ends

  • The former volunteer coach — who allegedly met his teenage victim through his bowling work — went on trial last week.

Mariano’s Still Hiring for Orland Park Store, 200 Spots Left

  • Store set to open in January 2016.

Orland Park Man Faces Ninth DUI Charge

  • Prosecutor says man has extensive background of DUI convictions.

Family Recognizes Oak Lawn Dad in Bank Robbery Photo

  • Family members urged him to surrender, police say, and he did.

Jordan Lynch Scores Winning Touchdown in CFL’s Grey Cup

  • The Mount Greenwood native’s one-yard run lifted the Edmonton Eskimos to their 14th championship.

‘Keep the Money, Give Us His Mementos,’ Son Says of Father’s Lost Wallet

  • A Vietnam veteran forgot his wallet at a post office—but the special items inside are what he most regrets losing.

Senior Citizen Fends Off Robber at Orland Square Mall

  • The man approached the woman’s car in the parking lot Nov. 27 and attempted to rob her as she was about to step out.

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Dwyane Wade Wears Laquan McDonald Shoes

  • The Richards High grad and Miami Heat basketball star posted a tribute photo to his Instagram.

Accused Body-Hiding Roomie Held Without Bail

  • Midlothian man charged with concealing roommate’s death after she allegedly overdosed.

Benefit to Aid Local 20-Month-Old Battling Brain Cancer

  • Jase Snevely is on life support and his family needs the community’s support.

Dog Bites Off Part of Man’s Lip: Police

  • The Rottweiler was protecting Grandma, family said.

Suburban Homeless Man Is Cook County’s First Cold-Related Death of Season

  • Police found the dead man Monday, Nov. 30.

Coca-Cola Workers Strike in Alsip

  • Teamsters offer benefits to 300+ union workers who accuse Coca-Cola of bad negotiating practices.

Former Student Claims Sex Abuse by Teacher

  • The teacher at Rich East was removed from the campus.

Reputed Lansing Gang Member Charged in Slaying of 9-Year-Old Tyshawn Lee: Prosecutor

  • Police and prosecutors say fourth-grader was lured from the swings and walked to an alley by one of his executioners, where he met his fate

Tinted Windows Lead to Guns Drawn During Arrest in Orland Park

  • Two men arrested outside a gas station for allegedly using counterfeit money at a local grocery store.

Funds for Charity Event Stolen from New Lenox Business

  • Dragon Fire Karate needs the community’s help to make sure the Toys for Tots event happens.

Dumpster Diver Accused of Trying to Run Over School Bus Company Employees

  • Misdemeanor charges upgraded to felonies for man fleeing school bus yard in Crestwood, prosecutors say.

Grandson Needing Money After Car Crash in Lebanon Not Really Grandson, Probably Not in Crash

  • A New Lenox grandmother was ripped off by a Lebanese scammer.

Former New Lenox EMA Guy Facing Child Porn Charges Now Free on $150K Bond

  • The New Lenox man left the emergency management agency about the time he was allegedly caught with child pornography, an official said.

Man Creeps Out Diners By Staring at Them: Prosecutor

  • Man followed diners to three restaurants and watched them eat, prosecutor says.

Police Find Loaded 9mm, Box of Ammo in Graduate Student’s Car: Prosecutor

  • Virginia man told Alsip police he was carrying gun because he was “staying in Chicago,” prosecutors said.

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