H-F Grad's Killer Finally Pays / Watch: Car Chase and Arrest / Sex Predator Caught at School / Richards Student Mourned

'I'm Not a Monster,' Killer Cried; Judge Calls Him a 'Conniving Coward'

• H-F grad's beautiful life was taken eight years ago by a cold, cruel, abusive man who will now spend the rest of his days in prison.

Police Chase Stolen Car Through South Suburbs

• VIDEO: A stolen-car suspect was arrested in a field after hitting speeds of 90 mph through south suburban streets near Country Club Hills.

School Board Prez Says Sexual Predator Never Made It Past Security Vestibule

• The sexual predator was turned away by Lockport's superintendent of schools, the board president said.

Richards Mourns Loss of Student Killed in Tragic Accident

• Richards High School stunned by tragic death of junior Jonathan Grabinski, one of two teens killed in Willow Springs car crash.

Your 2016 South Side Irish Parade Survival Guide

• Parade Day is almost upon us. Don't worry, we've got your back. With: South Side Irish Parade Highlights Pediatric Cancer Groups, 100 Club

Oak Lawn's Lucky Day Lotto $750,000 Winner Revealed

• Oak Lawn resident Thomas Naples was shopping at the Ridgeland Jewel with his daughter when he just happened to purchase a lottery ticket.

Feces-Covered Pit Bulls Left On Concrete Floor With No Food Or Water: Cops

• The owner of the dogs was jailed for allegedly neglecting the animals.

LW 210 Cuts Teaching Staff Districtwide

• The board approved the decision at its meeting Thursday. With: Lawsuit Against LW210 Dismissed, But Group Can Try Again: Judge

Tanker Truck Rolls Over at I-80 and I-355

• The truck was blocking the westbound I-80 ramp from southbound I-355.

Coming Soon! Village OKs Luxury Movie Theater in Frankfort

• Frankfort will become home to Emagine Entertainment's first luxury movie theater in Illinois.

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• Barbecue Loving Shoplifter Caught Heisting Ribs: Prosecutor
• Former Sandburg Letterman Charged With Possession of Heroin
• BB Gun-Toting Men Arrested for Shooting Out Car Windows in Orland: Police
• Alleged Lobster Tail Thief Sought by Cops
• 7-Eleven Robber Takes Cash and Cigs at Knifepoint: Police
• Paroled Shoplifter Forces Way Out of Store With Knife: Prosecutor
• Bit The Hand That Caught Her - Thieving Woman Chomped On Security Guard: Cops

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Student at Tinley Park Middle School Diagnosed with Whooping Cough
• Lemont to Celebrate Expansion of Metra's Heritage Corridor Line
• Marist Taps New Head Girls Volleyball Coach
• Part-time Curator Leads Development of Village's Orland Park History Museum
• Lemont Dolphin Swimmer Wins Rookie of the Meet Award
• Public Comment Period Extended for CSX Legal Action
• SXU Women's Basketball Enters NAIA Tournament After Banner Year
• Orland Park Restaurants Host Third Irish Music Trolley Event
• Saint Xavier University hosts St. Baldrick's event on March 29

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 7

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Frankfort Square Park District, Schillings, White Street Cafe, Chick-Fil-A
• Menards Now Hiring at New Bridgeview Store

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