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Cocaine Found In Cell | Gas Station Robber Charged | Illegal Guns

PLUS: District 210 Debt Structure Could Save Residents $21M; Club Accepting Prom Dresses; Community Helps Family In Displaced By Fire.

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Man Charged With Illegally Buying 27 Firearms In Suburbs: Feds

The man was arrested Tuesday after making "straw" purchases at south suburban gun dealers in Mokena, Oak Forest and elsewhere, according to feds.


LW District 210 Debt Restructuring To Save Residents $21M: Officials

The Lincoln-Way D210 Board of Education at its Wednesday meeting accepted a bid on a lower interest rate on its outstanding debt of $130M.

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McAuley Mothers Club Accepting Dresses For Prom Dress Resale

Donate your gently used special occasion dresses Saturday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 6, to Mother McAuley Mothers Club's prom dress resale.


Convicted Felon Accused In String Of Armed Gas Station Robberies

A Chicago man is identified as the gunman in three gas station robberies in Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Hickory Hills, police said.

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Community Rallies To Support Family Displaced By Orland Park Fire

The Arroyos - a family of 5 - are still searching for a new home after a fire Sunday destroyed their apartment building and belongings.


Man Caught 'Snorting Cocaine' In Oak Forest Holding Cell: Police

A 59-year-old Chicago man was found with a gun in his pants leg while paramedics were treating him Saturday, police said.

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