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Road Commissioner Sued By 2 Men - Ages 81 and 63 - He Allegedly Beat Up Over Snowplow Complaint

• The two men had the temerity to complain about a snowplow knocking over their mailboxes, the lawsuit said.

Mariano’s Sold to Kroger in Supermarket Superdeal

• The sale of Roundy’s to Kroger could close by the end of the year. Kroger will also take on $646 million in Roundy’s debt.

Hotel Hell - Man Convicted of Uncle’s Murder in New Lenox Reveals Horrors of Prison

• Just two months into his 39-year sentence, Jason Gonzalez finds life in prison “psychologically deplorable.”

Underclothed Baby, Unwanted Advice and a ‘Dust Up in Aisle 3’

• An angry mom shoved a woman at Jewel after she tells the mom her baby wasn’t dressed properly for the weather, cops say.

Bail Set at $1M for Man Accused of Preying Upon 7-Year-Old

• Family “deeply shocked” at allegations that man molested his girlfriend’s young daughter, defendant’s attorney tells judge.

Daughter Set Fire to Flossmoor Home with Elderly Mother Inside

• The two had argued over cigarettes and a cell phone. Police found the 64-year-old outside the home while her mother was trapped inside.

St. Linus Students Prepare for 5K Honoring Memory of Emily Beazley

• Emily’s doctor and parents speak to middle schoolers about pediatric cancer in preparation for “Gobble Gobble, Run or Waddle” 5K on Nov. 21.

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Oak Forest Woman Helps Homeless Man Humiliated in Fast-Food Lane

• Local woman reaches out to Detroit man tricked with food offer, then doused with water by fast-food worker.

Army General from Chicago Fired from Top Pentagon Post

• Lt. Gen. Ronald Lewis, who grew up in Beverly, was a top adviser to the Secretary of Defense.

7 Decades Later, Veteran Receives Diploma after Dropping Out to Serve

• Jim Wilkins sacrificed his education to serve. Seventy years later, the school chose to honor that commitment.

Students Benefit from Mom’s Volunteerism

• Betul Al Ahmadi holds three bachelor’s degrees, speaks four languages, and doesn’t let a hearing disability hold her back.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Financially Troubled LW 210 Board Selects New Auditors
• Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry Remembered in Special Service at St. John Fisher
• Sandburg Boys Cross Country Pushes Past Pack, Makes History with First State Title
• Kindhearted Lockport Teachers Leave Hospital $100,000 Gift
• Archbishop Cupich to Lead Mass at St. Patrick Church Nov. 14
• Lemont’s Taylor Campos Named Wendy’s High School Heisman National Finalist
• Tap Into BAPA Pub Crawl Promotes Neighborhood Camaraderie
• Daughter Blames Little Company of Mary Hospital for Mom’s Fall and Death: Lawsuit
• Kirby District 140 Selects Next Superintendent

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Celebration of Life for Devoted Member of Orland Park Community
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Nov. 9

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: First Bank of Manhattan, Sylvan Learning Center, Rubino’s Italian Imports

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