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Plus: Leaping Car Thief; $10K Donation To Food Pantry; CPD Officer Found Dead In Home; Police Save Mayor's Wife; Weekend Events; more.

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Flossmoor PD Shooting: Residents Call For Internal Investigation

Residents from Flossmoor and surrounding towns gathered Monday to demand an internal investigation into a July 10 fatal police shooting.


Frankfort Teen Standing Up For Those Who Need A Voice

Gia Bucci took a class assignment and turned it into much more as she advocates for those with disabilities to receive fair wages.

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Gaslight Bar Reopening Less Than 'Grand' When Woman Pulls Gun: Police

Oak Lawn police said the gun confrontation stemmed from an argument over tips at the grand opening of the bar under new ownership.


Stolen Car Found, Suspect Leaps From Second Floor At Orland Mall: Cops

A 26-year-old Calumet City man faces several charges after leading police on a foot chase inside Orland Square Mall Friday, police said.

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Manhattan Insurance Agent Makes $10K Donation To New Lenox Food Pantry

The donation will be used to help fund purchases for essential food products at a time when demand for the service is outpacing supply.


Chicago Police Officer Found Dead Inside Residence: Chicago PD

Police officials have not released any further details of the death, which comes two weeks after a CPD officer died in an apparent suicide.


Tinley Park Mayor's Wife Chokes, Police Swoop In To Save Her

Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz's wife Kristie was choking on a piece of steak; a police sergeant nearby jumped to action Sunday, July 17.


Wizarding Weekend Conjures Up Family Fun In Beverly and Morgan Park

Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to conjure up some family fun during Wizarding Weekend, July 21 to July 24 in Beverly/Morgan Park.


Southside SummerFest Brings Community Together At Marist High School

The first-ever Southside SummerFest features music, food, libations and more Saturday, July 23 at Marist High School.


Pat Benatar And Neil Giraldo Headline Triple Play Concert Saturday

Saturday's concert in New Lenox is the second of the Triple Play Concert series.


NAWS Pets Of The Week: Bowie and Fiona

Bowie is a 3-year-old male and Fiona is a 2-year-old female.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 18

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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