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Joliet Woman Says ComEd Employee Pepper Sprayed Dog

• A ComEd spokesperson said the situation is being reviewed.

Aurora Student Lands Role of Nemo in ‘Finding Dory’

• The 11-year-old boy was reportedly cast two years ago, but had to keep it a secret.

EF-1 Tornado Hit Frankfort for 9 Minutes

• Cleanup under way on Saturday.

Plainfield Special Ed Teacher Threw Chair at Child: Cops

• The teacher no longer works for the school district, a spokesman said.

Hate Crime Charge Added Against Juvenile Accused of Beating Darien Man

• The Sikh Coalition’s legal team shared additional evidence with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, leading to the new charge. Also: Photos: Community Rallies Behind Darien Man Attacked in Alleged Hate Crime

12-Car Wreck on South Side Kills Driver, Injures 3

• Cops say driver went through red light at high rate of speed and struck several vehicles in Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

Man Wants Neighbor’s Dog Euthanized After Bites

• The dog bit both the man and his young son in separate attacks a little more than a year apart, according to a petition.

‘I‘m Proud of My Brother’: Hundreds Mourn Chicago Ridge Cop Killed in Crash

• The funeral for Steven Smith included a procession through the village and past the home where he lived with his mother.

Kids Held at Gunpoint in Home Invasion by 3 Men

• Three men broke into a Deerfield home Thursday and fled with cash and jewelry.

HPHS Teacher Finishes 3rd on Jeopardy!

• Andy Anderson accumulated more than $3,000 before wagering it all in Final Jeopardy! on Tuesday.

Tinley Park Man Feared Masturbation Video Would Be Shared on Social Media

• A man and woman had shared sexual experiences via Skype, and the man told police the woman secretly recorded him.

Chicago Wants to Steal New York City’s New Year’s Eve Thunder

• The city plans to ring in 2016 with a downtown celebration that will rival the Big Apple’s Time Square event.

Oak Forest’s Tevin Coleman Makes NFL Debut on Monday Night Football

• The local kid impressed, putting up 80 yards on 20 carries before a national TV audience, and he helped the Atlanta Falcons to a win.

Cheerleaders’ Skirts Too Short for School

• Cheerleaders at District 300 high schools are no longer allowed to wear their skirts to school.

Patrick Kane Says He’ll Be ‘Absolved’

• Chicago Blackhawks star, with a rape investigation hanging over him, joins team president at press conference before training camp.

‘Ow, Call My Mom’: Woman Arrested on Chicago-Bound Flight

• American Airlines Flight 1284 from Miami forced to land in Indianapolis Monday evening.

American Airlines Reservation System Went Down Nationwide

• The computer failure affected departing flights at O’Hare Airport and elsewhere Thursday afternoon.

Crest Hill Man Found Guilty of Running Over Wife, Stomping in Her Face

• The man’s lawyers claimed a flashback to the Vietnam War prompted him to stomp his wife’s face.

Oswego Man Who Threatened to Create a Massacre Charged with Attempted Murder

• Taylor Cano was shot by police after he raised his rifle toward them.

Lemont Teen’s Mom: ‘My Heart Bubbled Over’ at Community Support after Daughter’s Death

• Amy Turner thanks the Lemont community for their kindness and compassion following the tragic death of her daughter Lexi.

Naperville Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Nationally Disruptive Radar Facility Arson

• Brian Howard said he lost himself and snapped.

Downers Grove Native Charged With Two Counts of Rape in Indiana

• The man is a former Indiana University student and a brother of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

COD Foundation Formally Dedicates Belushi Performance Hall

• Jim Belushi recently celebrated the unveiling of Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center

Naperville Settles Federal Lawsuit with Smart Meter Opponent

• The city will pay $117,500 to Naperville resident Malia “Kim” Bendis.

College of DuPage Hosts Viewing of Rare ‘Supermoon’ Total Lunar Eclipse

• This type of eclipse has only occurred five times every 18 years until it was last seen in 1982.

Brother of Teen Slain, Stashed in Garage Says Allegedly Abusive Aunt was a ‘Tormented Soul’

• The aunt charged with killing the teen and hiding her body was also abused as a child, the man said.

Unattended Toddler Killed by Falling Dresser as Dad Slept

• Bail set at $1 million for child’s father, who was already in jail for another case.

Berto Center’s Swan Song Brings Back Memories

• Former Bull Bill Wennington reminisces at practice facility during its last game, a benefit for fallen Fox Lake Officer Joe Glinieiwicz.

Bill Murray and Brothers Inducted into Golf Caddy Hall of Fame

• And check out his pants at the BMW pro-am in Lake Forest.

Family Guy’s Alex Borstein Lands Supporting Role on CBS Sitcom

• The North Shore native best known as the voice of Lois Griffin, will be a bad hairdresser on Life in Pieces.

8-Year-Old Plainfield Boy Struck by Car

• The child was taken to Loyola Hospital with head trauma, police said, but was conscious and breathing at the scene.

A glimpse of crime-n-shame last week:

• Jilted Teen Stabs Man’s Thigh After Vandalizing Cars: Cops
• Shorewood Woman Tortured and Strangled by Knife-Wielding Boyfriend: Cops
• Accused Thief Shouts ‘Barack Hussein Obama is a Fraud’ in Court
• Police Review Board Rules: Fire Chicago Cop Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Woman
• Registered Sex Predator on the Lam After Orland Car Burglary: Sheriff
• Man Wants to Know Which Deputies Tasered His Pet Turkey
• Final Four Fraudster Already Locked Up in Iowa Prison, Says He Wants to Make Things Right with Naperville Patsy
• Bridgeview Child Abducted by Mom: Cops
• Woman Gets Week in Jail for Lying to Judge to Cover for Missing Friend
• Drug Dealer Kept Pit Bull in Feces-Filled 2-By-2-Foot Cage: Cops
• 2 Arrested for Prostitution at Orland Park Massage Spa
• South Suburban Man Turns Self in After Robbing North Side Bank: FBI
• Woman Arrested Twice in 2 Weeks for Allegedly Fighting with Cops
• Booted from Hooters for Harassing Waitresses, Man Ogled Them from Outside: Cops
• Gas Station Clerk Thwarts Robber by Pulling Handgun
• Threats Against Woman, High School Land Man in Jail on Hate Crime Charge: Cops

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