Donkey Basketball Haters / Lightsaber Guy Unwelcome / Madigan Helps Bobby Rush Foe / White Castle Creeper

Students Start Online Petition to Shut Down Donkey Basketball Fundraiser

• Students cry animal ‘misuse’ at upcoming Oak Lawn Rotary Club's donkey ball fundraiser at OLCHS.

Lightsaber-Wielding Trespasser Not Wanted in Dave and Buster's Parking Lot: Cops

• Lightsaber or not, the Orland Park man was not welcome in the Dave & Buster’s parking lot, police said.

Mike Madigan Troops Working to Unseat Bobby Rush

• The 1st District congressman, whose diverse district includes Orland, Tinley, Englewood and Elwood, tells the Sun-Times he has no idea why.

White Castle Creeper Moved On To Bothering Female Bartender At Pepe's: Cops

• He rhymed her name “with a female body part” and asked other customers if they thought she was “hot,” police said.

Police Chase Ends in 3-Vehicle Crash in Mt. Greenwood

• Suspects were reportedly fleeing from the Bedford Park Target with stolen televisions, official says. One driver taken to hospital.

Oak Forest Cop Arrested in California Stabbing Will Be Placed on Leave

• Arthur Roman, 28, was involved in an altercation with two teens Sunday in California.

State Targets LW210's Finances in Investigation

• The district will have to turn over a multitude of financial records to comply with the state's request.

Law Firm Bows Out of Tinley Park Apartment Probe

• The matter will instead be in the hands of the Cook County Sheriff's Inspector General's Office.

In Need of Help, Thieving Woman Helps Herself to Social Service Worker's Purse

• The thieving woman stole the purse while the client services manager was filing paperwork.

Man Overdoses Outside Buffalo Wild Wings in New Lenox

• Police said he injected while sitting in a car before entering the restaurant.

Advocate Christ Welcomes 13 'Leaplings' at New Birthing Center

• Oak Lawn medical center delivers 13 babies on Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2016.

Daredevil Motorcycle Man Stood Atop Bike As he Rode Down Harlem Avenue: Cops

• The Frankfort man’s daring stunt landed him in trouble with the law.

Drive Might Have Intentionally Crashed Car into House: Police

• Police are investigating after a 62-year-old man drove his car into several other vehicles and a house Tuesday night.

Luxury Movie Theater Rolls Through Frankfort Plan Commission

• Commission gives thumbs up, sends the project to Village Board.

$750,000 Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold in Oak Lawn

• A winning ticket for Thursday's midday Lucky Day Lotto drawing was sold at an Oak Lawn Jewel store.

Car Shopper Hit in Face With Vehicle's Rear Lift-Gate: Lawsuit

• The man was shopping for a car in the Phillips Chevrolet showroom when he was hit in the face, the lawsuit said.

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• Spitting on EMT Lands Homer Glen Lady in County Jail: Complaint
• Occasional 'Zip' Seller Arrested With Glock, Pot, Knives and Liquid Codeine: Prosecutor
• Weepy Woman Charged With Home Invasion and Armed Robbery Cries in Court
• Testosterone Thief Absconds With 3 Months of Tinley Park Man's Prescription
• Police Find THC Wax in Raid: Prosecutor
• 'Little Killer' Acquitted of Murder Now Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Cell Phone
• Alleged Meat Thief Arrested for Beating and Choking Girlfriend: Prosecutor
• Ex-Employee Wanted for Making Threats: Cops

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Evergreen Park Woman Chosen as South Side Irish Parade Queen
• South Suburban Sports Authority Stores to Close
• Timberdoodle Love is in the Air at Forest Preserve Birding Events
• Torrence Avenue Bridge Blown Up Thursday
• 2016 Fleadh Specials Lineup: Specials Offered at Pubs, Restaurants
• Oak Park Avenue to Go Green for Irish Parade
• Hometown and Covington Schools Come to the Rescue for Local Food Pantry
• Watch the Lake Katherine Waterfall Turn Green for St. Patrick's Day

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Feb. 29

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