Thief Swipes Money For Vets | Missing Teen Found | Carjacker Caught

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Thief Swipes Veterans Donation Bucket At Chicago Ridge Bar: Cops

Police have released a photo of a man they believe emptied a donation bucket for veterans at a Chicago Ridge bar Friday evening.

Over the past several years, Kathy McKinney, owner of Jessie's Tavern, 10425 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, has placed a bucket out where patrons can throw their spare change. The money she collects is donated to local veterans organizations. McKinney says the bar donates about $1,000 a year to help veterans.

Missing Steger 13-Year-Old Found, 1 Man Charged With Child Abduction

A missing 13-year-old is home safe after being found with two adult men, Chicago Heights police said.

According to police, the girl was last seen Tuesday night getting into a black pickup truck in Steger. From there, police tracked the girl's phone and found it was at an address in Chicago Heights.

Vehicle Carjacked At Chicago Ridge Gas Station, Suspect Caught: Cops

A Chicago man is accused of hijacking a car at a Chicago Ridge gas station. Juan Macias, 23, appeared Tuesday before Cook County Judge Donald Havis on a felony charge of aggravated vehicular hijacking.

Will Co. Deputy's Disorderly Conduct Charge: Judge Won't Dismiss Case

Around 50 supporters of off-duty Will County Sheriff's Deputy Edward Goewey came to the Will County Courthouse Monday morning in a show of support. Goewey faces one charge of disorderly conduct following an incident last December at St. Mary's Catholic School in Mokena, where Goewey's three children attended.

Teacher Has A Photo Of Nearly Every White Sox Player... Ever

Jim Pender has been collecting Chicago White Sox memorabilia since he was in third grade. His photo collection is so robust that he's on the verge of having an image of every White Sox player of all-time.

Manhattan Chiefs To Test Culinary Skills In Chili Challenge Battle

The Village of Manhattan Police Department has put out an all points bulletin on the Manhattan Fire Protection District. The Manhattan FPD has responded with a five-alarm call for all hands on deck. What's got the two public safety agencies on the brink? Chili, of course.

Nicky V's Collects Cash Donations For Injured Oak Forest Officer

An Oak Forest restaurant is collecting donations to support the Oak Forest police officer who was shot and wounded during a fatal shoot-out at Food For Less last week.

Dolton Woman Accused Of Violating Scott's Law, Injuring ISP Trooper

A Dolton woman is accused of violating Scott's Law after an Illinois State Police vehicle was hit, injuring one trooper.

According to ISP, the trooper was helping a driver whose car had stopped on the right shoulder of Interstate 94 and 138th Street at around 6:53 p.m. Sunday. Officials said the vehicle was a "fully marked squad car" with emergency lights on.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 11

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.