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Shepard Students Shout Down Heckler In ‘Say Their Names’ Protest
Students at Alan B. Shepard High School stage George Floyd protest down Ridgeland Avenue. Pictures and video.
Drive-In Movies Coming To SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Drive-In Theater will show movies seven nights a week in the parking lot at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview starting June 11.
1-Year-Old Killed When Car Hits Concrete Wall On Dan Ryan
A 1-year-old girl from Homewood suffers from life-threatening injuries after an early morning crash near the 59th Street exit.
Bagpipe Concert Held For Nursing Home Resident
A bagpipe concert was held for U.S. Marine veteran Mathias Mattern at Mother Theresa Rehabilitation Center at Franciscan Village in Lemont.
'Getting High Was OK': Mayor Slams Pritzker's Reopening Plan
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says Illinois should move to the next phase of the reopening plan come Friday.
Local Police Chiefs Appointed To Law Enforcement Standards Board
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed the police chiefs in Hazel Crest and Richton Park to the Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Police Officer's Dog Choked During Walk In Mt. Greenwood: Report
The wife of a Chicago police officer said a man was using profanities against police before attacking her dog near 111th and Kedzie.
Driver Sought In Bridgeview Hit-And-Run
Bridgeview police are seeking information about a hit-an-run accident that left a pedestrian severely injuried.
Metra Returns To Alternate Schedule For SouthWest Line
Metra had canceled service for the three lines after protests in Chicago, but service resumed Monday, the company said in a release.
Bridgeview Nursing Home Slapped With Coronavirus Death Lawsuit
Family of 81-year-old man who died of COVID-19 sues Bridgeview Health Care Center over claims of gross negligence.
Triplets From Mt. Greenwood Graduate From Marist
John, Taylor and Nicholas Bounardj are all college-bound.
Tinley Park Woman Turns 100; Volunteer Group Celebrates With Cake
The Tinley Park Citizens Volunteer committee celebrated the milestone age for resident Ann Herbach.
Badge Number 204 In Park Forest Retired For Officer Tim Jones
The officer wounded in the line of duty four years ago continues to recover at a rate "many experts did not think possible."
New Lenox's Proud American Days Festival Canceled
The festival, which usually attracts around 30,000 people, was supposed to be held at the end of July.
Black Lives Matter March In Midlothian, Oak Forest: Photos, Video
Several protestors marched along 147th Street, Central Avenue, 155th Street and Cicero Avenue and held a rally outside Oak Forest City Hall.
Black Lives Matter March Along Longwood Drive, Western Avenue
A few hundred gathered at Barnard Park at 105th and Longwood Sunday before marching through the neighborhood.
Bridgeview Park District Hosts Drive-Up Fireworks At SeatGeek
Sit in your car and watch the fireworks July 3 at SeatGeek Stadium, hosted by the Bridgeview Park District.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Fireplace In Home With Backyard That Borders Jesk Park
A gorgeous deck overlooks the backyard with mature landscaping.

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• 2 Accused of Looting Convenience Store
• Gun Found On 'Reckless' Driver At 106th And Western: Police
• Leaving The Scene, License Suspended: New Lenox Police Reports
• Worth Hit By Rash Of Ruse Burglaries
• Windows Shattered, Businesses Vandalized In 19th Ward: O'Shea
• Gun Found On Driver In Crash On Halsted, Cops Say
• Fire, Broken Glass Among Looting Reports In Chicago Heights
• Construction Equipment Stolen, DUIs: New Lenox Police Reports
• Door Broken At Lemont Jeweler, Nothing Stolen: Cops
• Gun Found In Car During Stop Near 103rd And Wood: Police

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• Mokena Girl Scout Earns Gold Award
• New Lenox Plans Virtual Program For Parents Of New Teen Drivers
• Former Ace Hardware Building For Sale: What Should Go Here?
• This Is The Most Expensive Home On The Market In Glenwood
• Dad Works 2 Jobs, Keeps Jewel Shelves Stocked: Orland Park Hero
• Free Haircuts Awarded To Man, Boy Who Had Best Grown-Out Hair
• Mokena Couple Boosts Christmas Without Cancer With Seed Money
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Rosie
• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Boots
• Mask-Making Sisters Raise Money For Charities
• Lemont Library Plans Reopening To The Public
• 7-Foot Wall A Requirement For Video Gaming At Brewery
• Cooper's Hawk Locations Open Patios For Dining
• H-F Educator Named Illinois Biology Teacher Of The Year
• Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Coming To Walmart In Richton Park
• 'This Is Not A Setback': Tranquility Salon Returns After Shutdown
• Franciscan Health Foundation awarded $929,000 telehealth grant
• NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago announces "new home"
• Cruise Nights Return To Downtown Lemont
• Marian Catholic Holds Virtual Graduation: Watch The Video
• Firefighter's Bagpipe Performances Honor Coronavirus Fighters

IN MEMORIAM

• Larry Walsh Sr. Dies, 4-Term Will County Executive

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