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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Antibody Testing, Small Business Help: Coronavirus In The Southland
Coronavirus In The Southland: Latest update on cases, closures, what's happening at the hospitals and ways to help in the south suburbs.
Coronavirus In The South Suburbs: 4 Suspected Nursing Home Deaths
Four nursing home residents in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Park and Bridgeview died of coronavirus. Plus updated cases for south suburbs.
Homewood Disposal: Don't Recycle If You Have Coronavirus
Households infected with the coronavirus should bag all recyclable material and place it in the trash/refuse cart.
13-Year Old Boy Shot In Chicago Heights; Felon Charged: Police
Police in Chicago Heights said the young victim was shot during an "armed robbery involving narcotics."
Industrial Building Damaged, Firefighter Injured In Lemont Fire
It took three hours to bring the fire under control, and crews remained for another hour for overhaul of the building due to damage.
Teen Last Seen In Oak Lawn Missing For Days
Family says Samantha Jankowski, 18, may be in need of medication. The Scottsdale teen has been missing since April 1.
Lincoln-Way Lights Victory Lights To Support First Responders
Schools may be closed due to the coronavirus, but Lincoln-Way high schools have lit their 'Victory Lights' for first responders and students.
Quarantined Kids Celebrate Coronavirus-Safe Birthdays
From car parades to fire truck drivebys, kids whose birthday parties got canceled are enjoying the coronavirus-safe alternatives.
NorthPoint Meeting Details Announced
The NorthPoint Development project has generated a lot of opposition from residents in the Manhattan and Elwood areas.
Walmart 'Ignored' Coronavirus Outbreak Where 2 Employees Died
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges management at Evergreen Park store ignored several employees' COVID-19 symptoms where two employees died.
Bedford Park Workers Walk Out Of Job Over Coronavirus
Workers at two different industries walked off their job sites Monday morning to protest their employers' coronavirus responses.
Churches Differ In Approach To Coronavirus Crisis As Easter Nears
Easter is going to be a lot different this year. Here's how a few churches in and near Chicago are approaching life during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Antibody Testing Offered At Lab In Orland Park
ARCpoint Labs of Orland Park has opened its new coronavirus antibody testing to the public.
Silver Cross Addresses Coronavirus Concerns For Pregnant Women
The informational video from Silver Cross gives information on coronavirus concerns for pregnant women, including breastfeeding and delivery

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Green Farmhouse On 100th Street Was Built In 1910
And on the market in 2020 for $252,500. Look through this "quaint" home in Beverly.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Bey Bey
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Shadow

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• Coronavirus Samples Stolen From Lab Tech's Car At Gas Station
• Emergency Exit Used By Target Thief: Police
• Thief Targets Unlocked Garages In Beverly, Morgan Park: Police
• Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting At Shell In Blue Island
• String Of Car Burglaries Reported In Flossmoor
• Car Stolen In Oak Forest Used In Attempted Carjacking: Cop Source
• 'Loud Party' Broken Up By Police In Park Forest
• Electronics Stolen, License Suspended: New Lenox Police Reports
• Bored In Quarantine, Teens Tear Up Grass In Park: Police
• Trespass Charge For Man Accused Of Taking For Sale Sign, Key Box

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• New Lenox Women Team Up To Spread Birthday Cheer Amid Pandemic
• Ridge Run Moved From Memorial Day To Labor Day Weekend
• Sam's Club In Tinley Park Donates To Senior Citizens In Need
• New Lenox CrossFit Facility Offers Virtual Workouts While Closed
• Jody's Hot Dogs Feed A First Responder Becomes Huge Hit
• Nonprofit Offers Gift Cards For Families In Need
• New Lenox, Orland Park Healing Centers Offer Teletherapy
• EPCHS Senior Chloe Hernandez is Dancing Her Way to the Future
• Library Offers Ancestry Subscription For Free During Shutdown
• Mount Carmel Helps Fight Coronavirus With 3-D Printers
• Lemont Holds Zoom Town Hall For Small Business Support
• St. Laurence High School Appoints First Female Principal
• SXU Responds To Coronavirus With Glove, Mask, Meal Donations
• Northeast Elementary Principal Resigning At End Of Year

IN MEMORIAM

• Orland Park Death Notices
• Tinley Park Death Notices
• Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Death Notices
• Chicago Heights Death Notices

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