Pregnancy and Ecstasy (the Drug) / Whooping Cough Warning / Ice-Fishing Death / Veterans Cemetery Defiled

Expectant Mom Stuffs Ecstasy Down Pants: Prosecutor

• Mother and friend arrested at Burbank motel were on way to make a sale. Friend was going to use $10 to “buy a sack of weed,” prosecutor said

3 Siblings at Midlothian School Diagnosed with Whooping Cough

• A letter was sent home with students.

Lemont Native, 33, Dies While Ice Fishing in Wisconsin

• Brandon Rogers never returned from his excursion two days after Christmas.

17-Ton Truck Runs Over Graves at Veterans Cemetery

• Police said the driver acted “cavalier” and “casual” about the incident in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Orland Park Couple Went on Christmas Shoplifting Spree: Cops

• The couple allegedly stole more than $1,500 worth of stuff from a Homer Glen Meijer.

Chicago Teens Questioned in Dunkin Donuts Robbery

• Chicago Ridge cops say investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending.

College Boy’s Bond Set at $350K for Alleged Life Insurance Mom Stabbing

• The Illinois State University student was headed back to school Monday morning but went instead to the county jail.

Louis Armstrong Festival Honors Musician’s Legacy on Chicago’s South Side

• The Beverly Arts Center is participating in the Louis Armstrong Festival with a gallery exhibit and film festival in January and February.

Tinley Park Couple Nominated for Lifesaver of the Year

• For advocating water safety through Matthew Kocher Foundation, John and Kathy Kocher among those in running for national recognition.

Feast on All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Wings for a Good Cause

• Tinley Park Jaycees holding fundraiser to benefit Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

‘Souper Bowl’ Food Drive in Oak Lawn

• Donations are now being accepted through Feb. 7.

‘Industrial Mishap’ Claims Worker’s Life at Lockport Sawmill

• The man was working at J&M Wood Products.

Brother Rice, Mother McAuley Choirs Sing at Vatican

• High school choirs sing at World Peace Day Papal Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica New Year’s Day.

LOOKING FOR A JOB?

Mariano’s in Final Hiring Push for Orland Park Location

• Full- and part-time positions available.

Careers in Beer: Find a Job in the Beer Business

• Brewing, production, supply, sales, marketing, security and accounting jobs with brewers and related businesses on the Patch Jobs Board.

Plumbers Union Local 130 Taking Apprenticeship Applications

• Plumbers Local 130 will be accepting applications for apprenticeships Jan. 25 through Feb. 26.

Local Jobs: Binny’s, Carson’s, Panera, BMW Dealer, Palos Community Hospital

• Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.

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• Couple Pinched in Heroin Raid Have Wedding Date in 2 Months
• Dad Accused of Stealing Men’s Apparel Says He Couldn’t Afford Christmas Presents
• Lawyer Who Tried to Put Hit on Wife Allegedly Tampered with Witness, Too
• Police Say Burbank Man Extorted Ex-Girlfriend With Sex Tapes
• 2015’s Strange-But-Allegedly-True Tales of Bond Court

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• South Suburban College Readies For Jazz Festival Concert
• Homewood’s Winter Indoor Farmers Market is Back!
• SXU’s Graham School of Management hosts 2nd Annual Economic Summit
• Tinley Park Fire Department Firefighters Association’s 114th Annual Benefit Dance

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Jan. 4

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