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‘Dumb’ Wife Tried to Feed Dead Husband to the Birds

• Indiana woman who let husband’s body rot in living room for nine months as she banked his pension and war benefits escapes felony charges.

High School Coach Accused of Secret Video Recording in Girls Locker Room

• Prosecutors said 14-year-old girl had been asked by employee to leave gym class early to run errand.

Woman Who Ran Over Friend Says ‘I Didn’t Mean To!’

• The young woman said she woke up with an assault rifle pointed at her face and fled for her life.

Child Teacher Who Raped Her: ‘You Are Not Human at All’

• Former Lake Forest middle school teacher Michael Vucic sentenced for sex crimes against students.

Mini-Bike Driver Knocks Out Woman on Sidewalk, Then Rides Away

• Watch the video: “How can people be so cold-hearted as to leave somebody there,” woman asks.

Man Kept Puppy in Trunk for More Than 5 Hours

• The puppy was found after Naperville police arrested the man for allegedly stealing from his employer.

Bill Murray Tells ‘Vanity Fair’ About Scrounging Christmases in Wilmette

• The comedy genius remembers having to “scrounge” for cheap, practical gifts for his eight siblings.

Guilty Verdict Reversed in Fatal Bar Brawl Coma-Punch Case

• One judge said there was not enough evidence to convict the New Lenox man in the first place.

New Lou Malnati’s Coming to Another Suburb

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Melissa Calusinski Supporters Flood State’s Attorney Facebook Page

• Calls for the release of a woman some say was wrongly convicted of a 2009 daycare death are on all of Michael Nerheim’s Facebook posts.

GI Faux: Hero Cop Committed the ‘Ultimate Betrayal’

• Before killing himself, “G.I. Joe” Gliniewicz looted his department’s Explorers Post and discussed murdering town administrator.
• Disgraced Fox Lake Suicide Super Cop Tried Putting Gang Hit on Official, Stashed Coke in Desk
• Report: Gliniewicz Wife, Son Under Investigation in Connection with Embezzlement Scheme
• Gliniewicz Suicide Ruling, News of Money Laundering Leaves Suburban Residents Shocked, Disgusted
• ‘From Planting Things to Volo Bog’: Gliniewicz Texts About How to Handle Village Administrator

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Mystery Deepens Over Facebook Post Alleging Racial Incident in Beverly

• Alderman’s office stated that a 911 call had been placed after incident, but when police arrived “there was no victim and no witness.”

In Second Fight for His Life, Lemont Man Searches for Bone Marrow Match

• Rino LaPlagia, 40, needs your help. He is seeking a match for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Peet’s Coffee and Tea Sued for Overcharging Customers

• A Winnetka resident filed a class action lawsuit saying the coffee roaster has intentionally overcharged customers for press pot coffee.

Mancow Buys House in Wilmette

• Popular shock jock on “The Loop” calls the North Shore suburb “paradise” after renting another home there for the past two years.

Fall-Down Drunk Goes Trick-or-Treating with 7-Year-Old Boy: Cops

• Palos Hills man threatened one homeowner when he didn’t get the same treat as the boy, according to police.

Orland Man Accused of Pointing Handgun at Baby on Expressway

• Mom says he cut her off in traffic; he says she nearly hit his car.

Electric Car Showroom Could Be Magnificent for Michigan Avenue

• Electric car maker Tesla Motors is in talks to open at prime space on The Magnificent Mile.

Watch Ends for a Brave Police K-9

• Heartbroken partner fondly recalls his nine years working and living with K-9 Gasper, who succumbed to cancer on Oct. 23.

‘Buns not Guns’: Anti-Gun Group Wants Mariano’s to Ban Firearms in Stores

• Petition asking Mariano’s to ban guns in all Chicagoland stores garners more than 600 signatures.

Oscar Mayer Has a New Home, It’s Spelled C-H-I-C-A-G-O

• Kraft Heinz announces plans to move headquarters of the meats company from Madison, Wisconsin to the Aon Center.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Live Score ‘Home Alone’ Screenings

• The famous music of the iconic holiday classic will be played live during a pair of showing in downtown Chicago.

Northwestern Professor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

• Peter Ludlow entered his resignation on Monday, University officials confirmed.

Kitten Born Without Eyes Found on Lawn of Plainfield Home

• The kitten is believed to have been dumped on the lawn because of the deformity.

‘Fireballs’ to Flash in Sky as Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks

• The peak of the Taurid Meteor Shower is expected to last through Nov. 12.

Joliet Man Hoping to Get Live Kidney Donor

• Martin Peto’s kidneys are operating at 17 percent and he will have to undergo dialysis soon if he doesn’t find a donor.

Yorkville Shuts Down Tattoo Parlor Days After Opening

• Matt Faxon was told he had to close because of a policy stating the shop can’t be within 700 feet of residences.

Chicago Schoolteacher Sued for Slapping a Child

• Mom claims her 9-year-old was struck because he’s black.

‘I Did Nothing Wrong,’ Says Patrick Kane. ‘I Am Glad This Matter Has Now Been Closed’

• Chicago Blackhawks star eager to put 3-month rape investigation behind him. with: Rape Investigation of Patrick Kane Closed: ‘Rife with Reasonable Doubt’

A glimpse of crime-n-shame last week:

• Bolingbrook Man Shoots Self in Head While Driving
• Drunken Man Punches Redbox Kiosk: Prosecutors
• Police Used Excessive Force on College of DuPage Student, Lawsuit Alleges
• Man Allegedly Tries to Run Over Naperville Cops
• LW West Teen Who Allegedly Brought Loaded Handgun to School Charged as an Adult
• Chicago Lagoon Toddler Identified as Missing Rockford Boy

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• School Bus Driver: ‘People are Too Busy to Worry about Killing Someone’s Child’
• Sleeping Boy, 12, Pinned by Car That Crashed into Home: Police
• Oswego Couple Ordered to Pay $6.4M in Payday Loan Scam
• Employee Fired for Calling Cops on Suspected Shoplifters Can Sue: Judge
• Conan O’Brien Denies Stealing Winnetka Native’s Jokes

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