Police Accidentally Kill Mom / Drunk Runs Down Pregnant Woman / $500 Secret Santa Gifts

Mother of 5 ‘Tragically Killed’ in Accidental Police Shooting: Chicago PD

• Police also shot and killed a young man, reportedly mentally ill, who was threatening his dad with a baseball bat early Saturday.

Drunken Driver Killed Pregnant Mom in Christmas Eve Hit-and-Run: Police

• Mother of three’s baby survived. A 22-year-old Chicago man faces felony charges for DUI and fleeing the scene, police said.

Weeks After Wedding, Newlyweds Parted by Untimely Death

• A wife is grieving the death of her husband and father of their unborn child.

Icy, Windy, Wet Monday Ahead

• Power outages possible as freezing rain, sleet and high winds sweep into the Chicago area. And maybe a little snow, too. with: How Windy Was Wednesday Night?

Husband Accused of Killing Young Wife in 1973 Held on $4 Million Bail

• Donnie Rudd appeared in court on crutches. His attorney says he has colon cancer.

Suspended Wheaton College Prof Rejects Deal That Would Revoke Her Tenure

• Professor Larycia Hawkins was suspended after she said Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

5 Happy Holidays Features

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• Secret Santa Gives Fast-Food Workers $500: White Castle workers stunned when a diner gives each an envelope with $500. “He said we did a great job,” manager says.
• See the Lost Scene from ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’: Official Rankin/Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt of Oak Lawn recounts the behind-the-scenes story of beloved holiday special.
• This Massive Christmas Light Display Will Remain Up Through the New Year: A family light show in Elburn includes over a million lights.
• Great Christmas Lights for a Great Cause: Visit the Kowalczyk home at 17321 Avon Lane in Tinley Park for a stunning display. Donations benefit Together We Cope.
• Gallery: Chicagoland Christmas in Photos: Snapshots and historic photos of Christmas in Chicago and the suburbs. (And is that Al Capone wearing the Santa suit?)

Telephone Tough Guy Texted Threats About Shooting Up House With AK-47: Cops

• The Joliet man threatened the boyfriend of his former girlfriend, police said.

Former Joliet Bishop Joseph Imesch Dies at Age 84

• Bishop’s decades of service to the church tarnished by allegations he covered up sex abuse in the diocese. with:
  • University of St. Francis Dishonors Priest-Abuse Survivors by Honoring Bishop Joseph Imesch
  • Bishop Imesch’s Failure Ultimately a Matter of Trust

No Indictments in Sandra Bland Jail-Cell-Death Case

• Family lawyer Cannon Lambert said Monday before the announcement that the grand jury is a sham meant to pacify public outrage.

Teen Vandals Caught on Video: Police

• Three teens charged for breaking into the buildings and causing extensive damage in St. Charles last Sunday.

The Wedding Scammer: Fake Marriage to Make-Believe Cambodian

• A Naperville man poured thousands of dollars into an arranged marriage to a Cambodian woman who doesn’t exist, police said.

Firefighter’s NiteFlirts Phone Sex Found in Audit: Report

• Oak Lawn village officials want to know how often firefighter may have indulged in phone sex while on duty, court documents say.

Thousands of People Moved to Help Oak Forest Family Win Car

• On Christmas Eve, Dawn, Ramon, Taylor, Joselyn and Liv Ferralez were handed the keys to their brand new Chevrolet Sonic.

Trump’s Lead in Illinois HUGE Among GOP Primary Voters: Poll

• New survey of likely GOP primary voters shows Trump leading Ted Cruz 30 percent to 15 percent. And Jeb Bush ranks behind “Undecided.”

Lawyer Looted $1 Million From WWII Vet’s Living Trust: Cops

• The Tinley Park man stole the money over the course of two years, police said.

Flossmoor Mom Fights Grief of Daughter’s Suicide with Community Outreach

• Elizabeth Gerald wants to save other families from the devastating loss she suffered when her 15-year-old daughter took her own life.

Police Radio Calls of Laquan McDonald Shooting Released

• The audio recordings were given to Politico Illinois in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.

Preemie Triplets Healthy Enough to Go Home for Christmas

• They’ve been in Loyola Medical Center’s neonatal ICU since they were born on Dec. 6.

Derrick Rose’s ‘Sex Belt’ Key to His Defense in Gang-Rape Lawsuit

• Chicago Bulls star claims a photograph of his accuser wearing the sex belt will help prove he’s innocent of claims made in $20 million suit.

Tears, Prayers, Applause as Damaged Chicago-Bound Jet Makes Emergency Landing

• Landing-gear problems force Southwest Airlines captain to abort flight, circle Oakland airport for hours to burn off fuel and then try to land.

25 New Illinois Laws in 2016 That May Change Your Life

• SHARED 3,700 TIMES ON FACEBOOK! Chokeholds, bobcats, divorces, drunken drivers, pumpkin pie, breastfeeding and schools all subject to new laws taking effect Jan. 1.

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• 2nd Lawsuit for Alleged Christmas Police Beating Names 3 Bolingbrook Cops
• 3 People Shot Near Lake Bluff Early Christmas Morning
• Alleged Father and Son Squatter Plotters Arrested
• Couple Caught on Surveillance Video Stealing $7,000 Bike: Police
• Joliet Driver Crashes into DuPage River After Swerving to Miss Boulders
• Conman Busted Man Trying to Sell Property He Didn’t Own: Police
• County Cops Refuse to Release Recording of Killer Supposedly Putting Hit on Prosecutor
• Skokie Agrees to Pay Nearly $900K For Excessive Force Used by Cop
• Evanston Man Charged in Christmas-Gift Home Burglaries
• Bra Thief Makes Off With $500 Worth of Bandeaus: Cops
• Employee Hears Pitter Patter on Rooftop, Finds Burglars Trying to Get In: Police
• Drunken Tirade Lands One in Jail After Geneva Officer is Injured: Police

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