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Seatbelt Proves Challenging for Alleged 'Limp' Drunken Driver: Weird Crimes
Thief bolts when the cops show • Elderly woman too tough of a target for scam artists ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.

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Thief bolts when the cops show • Elderly woman too tough of a target for scam artists ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.

Thief bolts when the cops show • Elderly woman too tough of a target for scam artists ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Three of the many attorneys to represent Drew Peterson over the years have signed on to appeal his murder conviction.
Three of the many attorneys to represent Drew Peterson over the years have signed on to appeal his murder conviction.
Lincoln-Way Central Athletic Director Hud Venerable is the head coach for the Knights, Sun-Times Media reports.
Will County Sheriff's Police report the death of a 20-year-old Manteno man after a single-car crash, the Sun-Times Media reports.
Now that you've shot all those great photos of the Fourth of July holiday celebration, share your photos on Patch.
Now that you've shot all those great photos of the Fourth of July holiday celebration, share your photos on Patch.
The top headlines in Frankfort Patch for the month of June involved sports, schools and Emmy Awards.
The top headlines for the month of June in Mokena Patch spanned everything from storms to retirements.
Now that you've shot all those great photos of the Fourth of July holiday celebration, share your photos on Patch.
The marching bands from throughout the Lincoln-Way communities join in making the Mokena Fourth of July Parade a lively event.
The marching bands from throughout the Lincoln-Way communities join in making the Mokena Fourth of July Parade a lively event.
Wynn Kramer, an event producer for Melrose Pyrotechnics, a Frankfort-owned fireworks display company, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how shows are put together and explains why a 19-minute display can take 20 hours to design.
SidsGraphs was packed with Blackhawks fans waiting for autographs with Andrew Shaw and Brandon Bollig.
If your dog suffers from anxiety when the fireworks are going off, there are remedies to help them settle down.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is planning an online unclaimed property auction on July 8.
The annual Mokena Mayor's Charitable Golf Outing is scheduled for Aug. 13.
Professional Photographers Greg Rodil and Matt Medlen shared their talents with New Lenox Patch. Enjoy the shots of the June 29 Bad Company concert.