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Week in Review: Alleged Steak Knife Head-Stabber, Rabid Bat, Comedy for Critters

The top headlines in New Lenox Patch this week alerted readers to courthouse action about an alleged steak knife head-stabber, a rabid bat found in a home and a comedy show to benefit TLC Animal Shelter.

The top three headlines in New Lenox Patch this week put a spotlight on court action about a man charged with stabbing his girlfriend in the head with a steak knife; alerted readers about a rabid bat found in Mokena; and highlighted an upcoming comedy show to raise money for TLC Animal Shelter.

Alleged Steak Knife Head-Stabber Gets October Court Date

A Lockport man charged with stabbing his girlfriend in the head with a steak knife was ordered to return to court next month.

Live Rabid Bat Found in Mokena Home

  • The bat was found in a bedroom closet in August, making it the fourth confirmed case of wildlife with rabies in Will County, according to officials.

Comedy for Critters ‘Collars’ Stand-Up Routine by WGN-TV Morning News Team

A local fundraising team for TLC Animal Shelter has lined-up a comedy dual to benefit the critters.

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