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12-Car Wreck on South Side Kills Driver, Injures 3
- Cops say driver went through red light at high rate of speed and struck several vehicles in Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
Registered Sex Predator on the Lam After Orland Car Burglary: Sheriff
- Sheriff’s police say convicted predator was observed on home security video burglarizing auto in unincorporated Orland.
Enrico’s Announces Return to Local Dining Scene
- They’re coming back!
Bridgeview Child Abducted by Mom: Cops
- Mother was supposed to return child to father, who has custody, cops say. Nationwide warrant issued for mother’s arrest.
2 Arrested for Prostitution at Orland Park Massage Spa
- On two occasions, female employees at the business offered to perform sex acts on an undercover officer.
Frankfort Man Wants Neighbor’s Dog Euthanized
- The dog bit both the man and his young son in separate attacks a little more than a year apart, according to a petition.
South Suburban Man Turns Self in After Robbing North Side Bank: FBI
- Relative recognized Alsip man from surveillance photo shown on local news broadcast after he had robbed a Chicago bank, FBI says.
Sully Shuffle 5K Run/Walk Shuffles Off Sunday at OLCHS
- Proceeds from 7th annual race in honor of beloved OLCHS Coach Skip Sullivan to go to Parkinson’s disease research.
Tinley Park Man Feared Masturbation Video Would Be Shared on Social Media
- A man and woman had shared sexual experiences via Skype, and the man told police the woman secretly recorded him.
Oak Forest’s Tevin Coleman Makes NFL Debut on Monday Night Football
- The local kid impressed, putting up 80 yards on 20 carries before a national TV audience, and he helped the Atlanta Falcons to a win.
Chicago Ag High School Helps Emily Beazley’s Dream for a Cure Come True
- High school will donate proceeds from sale of foal born on campus to foundation created in 12-year-old girl’s memory. Also: Community Gathers for Emily Beazley’s Kures for Kids Family Fair, Sept. 20
Accused Thief Shouts ‘Barack Hussein Obama is a Fraud’ in Court
- Man told judge “I’ve been running for president of the United States for two years.”
Chicago Ridge Police Officer Killed in Wrong-Way Tollway Wreck
- Officer was off-duty when the car he was riding in was struck by a wrong-way driver on I-294 early Sunday morning.
Lemont Teen’s Mom: ‘My Heart Bubbled Over’ at Community Support after Daughter’s Death
- Amy Turner thanks the Lemont community for their kindness and compassion following the tragic death of her daughter Lexi.
LW North Parent Tells Board, ‘You Have Broken This Community’
- Parent demands accountability from board, says, “we will not go away.”
Woman Charged with Killing Teen, Dumping Body in Gary 8 Years Ago is from Joliet
- “We always knew there was something wrong with her,” a nephew said.
Morgan Park House Fire Now a Homicide Investigation
- Police say fire was intentionally set. Man found dead in home died from gunshot wound to the head.
Gas Station Clerk in Frankfort Thwarts Robber by Pulling Handgun
- The suspect flashed a handgun at a gas station clerk.
New Lenox Residents Could Pay More for Water, Sewer
- Increase could mean $15 to $20 more per month for the average single-family household.
Order’s Up! Homewood Portillo’s Opens It Doors
- Long lines and smiling faces as hot dog classic makes Homewood debut.
Booted from Hooters for Harassing Waitresses, Orland Park Man Ogled Them from Outside: Cops
- Orland Park man charged with lewd conduct.
Lockport PD Seeks Information on Motorcyclist Hit-and-Run
- The accident occurred Monday evening just before 7 p.m.
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- Car Wash Employee Takes Customer’s Mercedes for Joyride: Police
- Fight Breaks Out at Junior Football Practice
- 2 Teens Stick Gun in Off-Duty Cop’s Face
- Markham Man ID’d in Cellular Store Robbery Arrested in Iowa With Local Pals: Cops
- South Suburban Liquor Store Owners Charged with Sales Tax Evasion
- Drug Dealer Kept Pit Bull in Feces-Filled 2-By-2-Foot Cage: Cops
- Man Flashes Knife when Caught Stealing from Meijer
- Art Student Charged with Packing Heat
- Vomiting Man Leads Cops to Arrest 2 Women on Coke Charges: Police
- Lockport Man Shot by Joliet Cops Goes on Trial For Assault and Battery
- Cops Checking on Unconscious Oswego Woman Outside New Lenox Kmart Found Heroin: Cops
- 2 Lockport Men Jailed For Robbing Couple Outside Crest Hill Home: Cops
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