Slasher Attack Just a Fib / Cop Chase Ends in Killer's Suicide / Sudden D210 Resignation / Drunk on 'Star Wars'

Lying Lockport Lady Called 911, Tells Tale of Mystery Slasher: Cops

• Lockport woman wanted on felony charges for allegedly lying to the police about getting slashed with a knife.

Killer Led Cops on Chase, Crashes Car on Highway Then Takes Own Life

• Bridgeview Police say man fatally shot ex-wife’s husband, then led police on chase down I-57 where he killed himself after crashing.

LW 210 Board Member Resigns

• The letter of resignation was submitted to Dr. Tingley on Thursday evening. with: LW 210 Dinged Heavily for Excessive Raises to Staff, Administrators

Prostitute Guilty of Murder in Brother Rice Teacher’s Stabbing Death

• Alisha Walker, 22, claimed Al Filan attacked first and that she stabbed him in self defense. She stabbed him 14 times and left him to die.

Retiring Lincoln-Way East Coach Surprised with Trip to Los Angeles

• Brian Papa recognized for his contributions to the Lincoln-Way community, and the sport of soccer.

H-F Teacher Puts on Drunken Show During ‘Star Wars’: Cops

• James Sokoloski is a math and teacher and head junior varsity wrestling coach.

Teen Lucky to Have Fingers After Frostbite from Bike Ride in Single-Digit Temps

• Doctors are trying to save Aaron Colvin’s fingers after the teen rode a bike without gloves Sunday.

Gun Range, Shop Coming Soon to Mokena

• Opening projected for Fall 2016.

75-Cent Squabble Unleashes Vicious Beating, Lands Man in Jail: Cops

• The customer questioned the cost of his beer, lottery tickets and gas, and the clerk didn’t like it, police said.

Orland District 135 Superintendent Resigns

• Janet Stutz spend three years with the district.

Coffee and Doughnuts Coming Soon to the Creamery

• Mokena, Orland Hills, Frankfort locations to offer breakfast menu.

Customer Gets Spitting Mad Over Cost of McDonald’s Hamburger

• Cops say drive-thru customer didn’t like the 2-burgers-for-$2 deal, so she entered the restaurant and spit in the manager’s face.

Cops ID Ex-Con’s Killer, Searching For Lockport Teen

• A Lockport teen allegedly gunned down the drug-hunting ex-convict.

Gleneagles, Mid-Iron Now Part of Palos Park

• Palos Park Village Council OKs annexation of disputed properties.

3 Hospitalized After 135th Street Accident Wednesday

• The accident took place at 135th Street and 88th Avenue.

Chicago Ag School Born-and-Bred Filly Off to the Races at Hawthorne

• Forget Powerball. Place your bets on Brite Star Aggie, who qualified last week for Hawthorne Racecourse’s 2016 harness racing season.

Watch Firefighters Pluck Dog from Icy Pond

• The Rottweiler fell through ice after running away from people trying to catch her.

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• Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Guilty of Possessing Kiddie Porn
• Woman Punched in Face During Attempted Robbery in Lockport
• JCPenney Employee Accused of Skimming $11,000
• Police Say Murdered Ex-Con Was Looking To Buy Drugs
• Hypos, Heroin Found in Motel 6: Cops
• Indiana Man Caught With Loaded Derringer in Pants: Prosecutor
• Niece Mauls Aunt During Family Squabble: Prosecutor
• Housekeeper Cleans Out Macy’s: Prosecutor
• Bank Bandit Robs Burbank Byline Branch: Police
• Police Seek Armed Suspects In Attempted Robbery Outside Of Best Buy

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Windy City Cannabis Set to Open Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Justice
• Car Bursts Into Flames On 79th Street
• Feast on All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Wings for a Good Cause
• Oak Forest Will Buy Former Ace Hardware Site
• Gorgeous Photo: A Frozen New Lenox
• All-Female Crew from Lemont HS Lends a Hand to Habitat for Humanity
• CD&ME and Frankfort Spirits to Host 1st Annual Emil’s Winter Brrrew Fest
• Lockdown at Central Middle School after Student’s Medical Emergency
• First Baby Born at Advocate Christ’s New Birthing Center
• Treasure Chest Foundation Receives Semi-Truckload of Mattel Toys from Anonymous Donor

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Frank Kovacic, Beloved Father of 6, Passionate Builder of Homes, Leader of the Band
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Jan. 11

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Tinley Park District, White Street Cafe, Reproductive Medicine Institute, Advance Auto, Panera
• Mariano’s in Final Hiring Push for Orland Park Location
• Careers in Beer: Find a Job in the Beer Business
• Plumbers Union Local 130 Taking Apprenticeship Applications

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