Teen Jailed and Accused of Threatening High School Staff

New Lenox Teen Accused of Threatening Lincoln-Way West Principal
The 17-year-old was upset about a sibling involved in a fight. New Lenox Patch.

Patrick Sharp to Visit Orland Park for Toy Drive
Meet the Blackhawks forward in person at Joe Rizza Ford Saturday afternoon to benefit Advocate Children’s Hospital. First 150 visitors to bring a new toy for the hospital get a signed puck. Orland Park Patch

Orland Fire Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Four Orland Fire Protection District battalion chiefs named in the lawsuit were dismissed as a result of the settlement. Orland Park Patch

Woman Carjacked on Western Avenue With Child in the Car
A woman was carjacked on Monday, Dec. 16 in the area of 79th Street and Western Avenue, according to 22nd District police. Beverly-Mt Greenwood Patch

Man Released From Death Row Slams Sheriff’s Candidate Ken Kaupas
A Downstate man freed after spending 17 years in prison—12 on death row—ripped Will County Sheriff’s candidate Ken Kaupas, whom he once sued. New Lenox Patch

Christmas Banners Appearing on Central Avenue
An Oak Forest resident has hung religious signs of the season on fences that line Central Avenue as a way to keep the focus of Christmas on Jesus.

Up in Your Business, on Patch

• Meet Blogger Nancy Cartolano: The owner of A Little of This & A Little of That gifts in Frankfort shares insight on being a local merchant-resident in her Patch business blog.

• Oak Forest Native Sells Strudel at Chicago's Christkindlmarket: Richard Schmidt had never tasted strudel before his very first one blew his mind. Then he lost his job, answered an ad and starting selling that same great strudel.