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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Coronavirus By The Numbers: Case Counts In South Suburbs
Coronavirus counts for the south suburbs. Find your town.
Oak Lawn Mayor's Face-Covering Order: What You Need To Know
New details emerge of executive order requiring Oak Lawn residents and employees of essential businesses to wear masks or face coverings.
Face Coverings Now Required In Tinley Park
The village board voted 4-2 in favor of a resolution requiring face coverings in public as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Argus Brewery In Pullman Closes As Coronavirus Kills Keg Sales
Argus Brewery owner Bob Jensen closed up shop and plans to put the craft brewery up for sale after an award-winning, 10-year run in Pullman.
Orland Park Plans Summer Events Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Village-run large gatherings beginning on Memorial Day remain in the plans as more than 100 residents have tested positive for coronavirus.
Body Of Missing South Chicago Heights Woman Found
The remains of Jessica Flores, who went missing in February 2019, have been found in a wooded area of Gary, Indiana.
Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In Single Family Home
Oak Lawn fire crews battled a fire in a single-family home. The residents were not home when the fire broke out, officials said.
Home Under Renovation In Orland Park Catches Fire
Neighbors on Holly Court alerted the Orland Fire Protection District.
Chicago Heights Man, 22, Dies After Incident At Joe Orr/Cottage
The death of Kijuan Hollins was confirmed by the Lake County, Indiana coroner, according to the Times of Northwest Indiana.
Liquor Sale Curfew Takes Effect In Chicago Heights
Liquor sales won't be allowed after 9 p.m. in Chicago Heights until the state's shelter-in-place order is lifted.
Park Forest Police Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A police officer in Park Forest, which has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the south suburbs, has tested positive.
Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Liquor Store In Crete
The lucky winner of Wednesday's midday Illinois Lottery drawing bought the ticket at Crete Liquors on Steger Road.
3 Reasons To Keep Gardening During Illinois Stay-At-Home Order
The manager at Clarke's Garden Center & Stone Depot in Chicago Heights gives three reasons why this spring a perfect time to garden.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Stunner On Mulroy Circle Has Vaulted Ceilings, Peaceful Backyard
This 2016-built Tinley Park home has gleaming hardwood floors and a living room fireplace.

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• Arrested Man Coughs On Cops, Says He Has Coronavirus: Police
• Mail Trucks Among Cars Targeted In Daytime Thefts
• Elderly Victims Targeted In Orland Park Ruse Burglary: Police
• Loss Control Agent Shoved At Menard's, Cops Say
• Electronics Stolen, License Suspended: New Lenox Police Reports
• DUI, Package Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
• Trespass Charge For Man Accused Of Taking For Sale Sign, Key Box

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WORTH A LOOK

• Walmart Begins Implementing One-Way Aisles In Evergreen Park
• Frankfort Police Share Changes In Operations
• Nothing Bundt Cakes Mokena Shares Treats With First Responders
• OLCHS Makes Tentative Plans For Late Summer Graduation Ceremony
• Adoptions Continue At NAWS In Mokena
• Barbershop Will Give Free Haircuts For Best Grown Out Hair
• Marian Catholic Lights Up For Essential Workers: Photos
• Silver Cross Interviews Nurses For Coronavirus Video Series
• Orland Residents Have Mixed Reaction To Big Summer Plans
• Pop's Donates $2,500 To Greater Chicago Food Depository
• SXU Football Releases 2020 Schedule
• Brother Rice Student Accepted To West Point Military Academy
• Virtual ‘Coffee With A Cop’ Held
• Franciscan Urgent Care Establishing New Hours
• 'Stay Home, Save Lives' Poster Contest For Artists In 19th Ward
• District 228 Stays Fit Together Through COVID-19
• O'Hara and Friends Salon Provides Hope During Covid-19 Pandemic

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 20

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