Waiter Gets 'Grand' Tip / War Vet's Dog Could Cost Him a Home / Enrico's Co-Founder Dies / 'Acting Mayor' Wants a Raise

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Stranger Tells Server ‘Peace Be With You,’ Leaves $1,000 Tip

• A 19-year-old server at Smokey Barque in Frankfort is still reeling from the gift.

Landlord Says Iraq War Veteran’s Dog Has to Go - and Him Too

• Jon Jans needs his service dog Alli, but he also needs a place to live. He claims his landlord has denied him the latter.

Enrico’s Italian Dining Co-Founder Harry D’Ercole Sr. Dies at 89

• ‘Mr. D’ died Sunday, July 12.

Tinley Park Mayor Pitches Pay Raises for Mayor, Trustees

• Acting Mayor Dave Seaman suggested it’s time to revisit salaries for elected officials.

Another New Name for Tinley Park Concert Venue

• Yes, again.

‘Something About Mary’: Colleagues Rally To Help Ailing Hair Stylist

• New Day Spa Salon hosts week of services and benefit with proceeds going to beloved hair stylist recovering from esophageal cancer.

Judge Calls Felony Burglary Charge for Box of Candy Police ‘Overkill’

• Nineteen-year-old charged with felony burglary for what prosecutors said was one box of candy.

Businessman Halts Efforts for Banquet Hall in Downtown Frankfort

• “Prairie Park Place” banquet center won’t become a reality just yet.

Blaze Pizza Holds Second Job Fair for Shift Leaders, Cooks

• New concept pizza restaurant in Oak Lawn announces a second job fair July 17 and July 18.

Roses and Vases Stolen Off Gravestone in Tinley Park Cemetery

• An elderly man left the roses on his wife’s gravestone for her birthday.

Tempers Flare as Lincoln-Way West, North Supporters Fight to ‘Save Our Schools’

• Lincoln-Way District 210 families have started a push via social media and online petitions to save their beloved schools.

Teen Ejected From Jimmy Buffett Concert Smashed Van Window With (Parrot) Head: Cops

• The teen’s intoxicated mom claimed she was a state trooper but was really lying, police said.

Local Brothers Bring Mooyah Burger Brand to 95th Street

• Richards graduates enter Chicago’s better burger battle by opening first Mooyah Burger franchise in south suburbs.

Woman’s Breasts Squeezed During MRI: Lawsuit

• The woman is suing Silver Cross Hospital and Associated Radiologists of Joliet.

Watch ‘Deep Dish’ Bertoletti Swallow 120 Eggs in Less than a Minue

• The Palos Heights native and extreme-eating champ wowed the “America’s Got Talent” judges with his iron stomach. What will he eat next?

• Man Convicted of Frankfort Township Murder Pleads Case to Patch
• Accountant Accused Of Stealing $39K In Company Checks
• Tinley Woman Confronted Frankfort Man Over Wallet Stolen From Unlocked Car
• Man Found Hiding In Garbage Enclosure Charged With Possession, Unlawful Use of Weapon: Prosecutors
• Inmate Attacks 3 Deputies Behind Scenes At Bridgeview Courthouse: Official
• Teen Allegedly Rushed First Midwest Amphitheater Gate Twice, Must Have Really Wanted to See Jimmy Buffett
• Sauk Village Man Found Holding Knife after Stabbing Nephew: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• Parking Bans and Street Closures for Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
• Celebrate Homewood-Flossmoor Day with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular
• Homewood Police, District 153 to Hold Critical Incident Drill

GOOD NEWS

• Marist Students, Staff and Alumni Welcome Teacher Home From 2-Week Bike Trek
• Lucky South Side Grandma Wins $200K Playing Lucky Day Lotto
• Ducklings Rescued from Sewer in Tinley Park

LOCAL VOICES

• How to be a Princess camp in Mokena - July 28
• Family owned pharmacy business celebrates 50th anniversary

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 13

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Alsip Home and Nursery, Orland Park Bakery, Alamo, Original Rainbow Cone

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