Cat Spit Doc / $15 mil for 20 Years / Brother Rice to Rename Field / Severed Head Sketch

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Suburban Doctor Used Cat Saliva and Vodka to Make His Own Vaccines for Kids: Officials

A Flossmoor doctor who created kids' vaccines using cat saliva and vodka had his license urgently suspended Wednesday.

After 20 Years in Prison, Chicago Heights Man Allegedly Framed for Murder Awarded $15M

A Chicago Heights man who spent 20 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit will see a $15 million settlement from the city that sent him there.

Brother Rice to Rename Football Field After Late, Legendary Coach Tom Mitchell

To anyone familiar with Brother Rice High School, Tom Mitchell was a coach, teacher, mentor, counselor and friend. Mitchell, who passed away at age 72 in 2013, was the Crusaders’ head football coach from 1967 to 1993, and left a lasting impact on his players, students and colleagues. And now the football field is named after him.

Sketches of Severed Human Head Released to Help Police ID Victim

A sketch of the severed head pulled from the lagoon at McKinley Park was released by police Wednesday in an effort to uncover the victim's identity.

Burglary Averted By Observant Neighbor: Police

A call to police by an observant neighbor averted a residential burglary and led to one man’s arrest, police said.

Lemont High School to Honor its 'Hometown Heroes' at Oct. 7 Football Game

Lemont High School will honor the work of Lemont’s police, fire and rescue units when it hosts “Hometown Heroes” night in conjunction with the school’s football game on Friday, October 7.

Trustee Paul Chialdikas Wants to Be Lemont's Next Mayor

Village of Lemont Trustee Paul Chialdikas will seek to become Lemont's next mayor, he announced Wednesday.

Shepard students a huge part of new AP records in D218

Focused on equity, years ago District 218 administrators and faculty started encouraging more students to drop their perceived fears about Advanced Placement courses and accept a challenge: Try it and test your limits.

86 Freshmen Enrolled at Chicago State University; How Bright Is School's Future?

With a freshmen class of only 86 students, Chicago State University is struggling to survive in its current form.

Candlelight Vigil to Kick Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

South Suburban Family Shelter will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. to kick off a month of activities in October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Police Raid Manhattan Man’s Home, Seize Unspecified ‘Illegal Explosives’ — Cops

The cops claim they seized “illegal explosives” from a Manhattan man’s house during a raid Monday — but won’t say what it was they took.

Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Burke Host Job Fair in Chicago Ridge

State Sen. Bill Cunningham (18th District) and State Rep. Kelly Burke (36th District) will partner with the Illinois Department of Employment Security for a job fair at Chicago Ridge Village Hall located at 10455 S. Ridgeland Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 29.

McAuley Accepting 2017 Nominations for Hall of Honor

Do you know an exceptional woman who graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High Schoolor St. Xavier Academy?

Lemont Park District Pays Tribute to First Board Member

The Lemont Park District is remembering one of its own, after the passing of one of its first board members.

Will County Health Department Now Offering Flu Shots

As flu season approaches, the Will County Health Department officials would like to remind residents how important flu shots can be to maintaining one’s health. The health department is now offering flu shots for all ages at its locations in Joliet, Bolingbrook and Monee.

Trial Delayed Until December for Sex Predator Accused of Being in School Zone

A courtroom full of witnesses showed up for what was to be the bench trial for a convicted sex offender, who is accused of being in a school zone in violation of the state’s sex offender registration laws, only to have the trial delayed until December.

The Trump-Clinton Debate as Told by Chicagoans on Twitter

What did the people of Chicago have to say about the presidential election? We’ve collected the best from social media that you might have missed.

Blue Island Man Found Dead in Grassy Field in North Suburb

A 43-year-old man from Blue Island was found dead in a grassy field behind a business on Golf Road in Niles Monday afternoon.

Orland Park Public Works Department Completes Village-Wide Stump Removal Process

The Village of Orland Park Public Works Department recently completed its village wide stump removal process, part of its Ash Tree Removal/Replacement Program.

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