Congressman's Daughter Dies | Armed Carjackers | Mayor Back To Work

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Congressman Sean Casten's 17-Year-Old Daughter Dies

The daughter of Congressman Sean Casten, who is currently running in the IL-06 Democratic primary, has died.

According to an announcement from Casten's congressional office, Gwen Casten, 17, died Monday morning. Rumors of the teen's death made the rounds of candidates' offices, as early voting began Monday for the upcoming June 28 Illinois primary.

Trio Of Armed Teens Stole 2 Cars In Midlothian, Tried In Alsip: Police

Three teenagers carjacked a vehicle in Midlothian early Monday morning, police said.

According to officers, a man was parked in the parking lot of Walgreen's at 4800 West 148th Street at around 2:10 a.m. Monday when three teenagers approached his car. Police said the teens were each armed with a handgun.

Mokena Mayor Makes Return After 4-Month Absence

Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer was back on the dais in his return to the Mokena Village Board of Trustees meeting Monday. Fleischer had been absent since being hospitalized for a fall that happened at his home Feb. 11 and a subsequent previously planned procedure.

No Bond For Oak Lawn Father Of Shaken Baby: Judge

A Cook County judge ordered a father accused of shaking his 8-week-old daughter to death to be held without bail. Edward Janiszewski, 37, of Oak Lawn, appeared Thursday before Judge Donald Havis on a first-degree murder charge.

Opa! St. Nicholas Greek Fest Is Back, In Person, Saturday and Sunday

After two years of going express with Greek-to-go cuisine, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Fest returns in Oak Lawn June 18 and June 19, along with the dancing, live entertainment and famous cuisine. The fest runs from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Celebrate Midsummer Sunday At Good Templar Park Swedish Day

Come celebrate Svenskarnas Dag ("Swedish Day") at Good Templar Park Sunday, June 19, in Geneva. The long-running ethnic festival, organized by the Swedish Day Committee of the International Order of Good Templars, has entertained the Fox Valley area for generations. This gem of a Midsummer fest runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva. Admission is $7; with free attendance for children 12 and under, active military, and those in traditional Scandinavian costume.

Silver Lake Country Club To Stay In Orland Park, Pulls Off Market

An Orland Park country club which was listed for sale in 2021 has been taken off the market by owners after "soul searching," officials said.

NAWS Pet Of The Week: Maguire

Meet Maguire, a 2-year-old male grey with white tabby domestic short hair. He is very outgoing, spunky and a bit feisty.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 13

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.