Phone-Sex Fireman Fired / Oak Forest Stabbing / Cancerous Molester / Manhole Fall

Phone-Sex Firefighter Who Turned Firehouse into ‘Animal House’ Fired

• “The firehouse is not an animal house,” Oak Lawn fire chief says in decision to terminate firefighter.

Man Fatally Stabbed in Oak Forest

• The stabbing was the result of a domestic violence situation, police said.

Girl’s Homework Tips Cops to Sex Abuse by Cancer Patient: Prosecutor

• Bail set at $2 million for Bridgeview man with stage 4 cancer accused of sexually assaulting two Burbank children.

Frankfort Woman Fell Down Manhole: Lawsuit

• The woman is suing Tinley Park, Brookside Marketplace and others.

South Suburban Firefighter Acquitted of Mt. Greenwood Sex Assault

• “She drank too much and woke up with her pants off,” prosecutors said, alleging Marvin Buhle was on top of her. She couldn’t identify him.

Hoverboard Explodes in Orland Park Home

• The toy had just been purchased and plugged in to charge for the first time.

Hammer-Wielding Ex-Fiance Stabs Self After Break-in and Attack: Police

• Police say the man cut off his ankle bracelet, violated an order of protection, and broke into his ex’s home.

Panty-Stealing Stalker Nabbed at Tinley Park Gas Station: Cops

• The Orland Park man stalked his ex for more than a week, police said.

Frankfort Woman Dies in Snowmobile Crash

• The crash happened Sunday in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

President Obama Recognizes Scott Darling’s Kindness

• The Lemont native joined his NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks teammates Thursday at the White House for a special day.

Former Religious Brother Accused of Abusing Br. Rice, St. Laurence Students Surfaces in Hawaii

• What does a convicted serial abuser do after he’s alleged to have molested 50 teens and children? He retires in Hawaii.

Burbank Man In Critical Condition After Car Strikes Tree

• The South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting Burbank Police with the investigation of the one-car crash.

High Winds Knock Down Building in Calumet Park

• The building collapsed under the force of 50 to 60 mph winds on Friday on Ashland Avenue near 127th Street.

SSC’S Coach Scott Inducted into Region IV NJCAA Hall of Fame

• Pictured: South Suburban College Head Coach Darrell Scott will be inducted into the Region IV NJCAA Hall of Fame.

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• Caught Stealing - Baseball Mitt Thief Flipped Car While Fleeing Cops: Police
• Panhandler Found Wandering Inside Elementary School: Prosecutor
• South Suburban Salons Among Dozens Targeted in Burglary Spree
• Serial Bank Robber ‘Midday Bandit’ Strikes Again: FBI
• Chicago Woman Cited for Using Profanity in Front of Children
• Thieves Hit Cars Shopping Plaza Parking Lot
• Ammo, Cannabis Sprinkles Found in Gangbanger’s Car: Cops
• Daytime Burglar Scares Elderly Couple: Cops
• Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Harbor Freight Tools

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Missing Orland Park Man Found Safe at Motel
• Chris Medina Concert a Possibility for D228 Students
• “Full Steam Ahead: The Railroad in Oak Lawn”
• SXU Launches MathLab at Morgan Park High School
• Chicago, Evergreen Park Want Feds to Fine CSX for Blocked Crossings, Train Parking
• Chicago Open Air Heavy With Metal Lineup
• Tinley Planning Director Placed on Administrative Leave
• Prairie State College Hosting Veterans Services Fair March 16
• McAuley Celebration Gala Raises Record Proceeds for Tuition Assistance
• New Lenox Man Beats Lung Cancer with Help from Specialists at Silver Cross
• Crystal Heart Ball Raises $440,000 for Little Company of Mary’s Neonatal Special Care Unit

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Feb. 15

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