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Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Facebook Do-Gooder Fights Back At Coronavirus Hoarders
An Oak Lawn mom started a Facebook group where people can trade their extra Lysol wipes for a few rolls of Cottonelle during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: District 113A Parent Tests Positive
The family is currently in self-quarantine and the district said the parent has not recently visited any school buildings.
Coronavirus: Patient Tests Positive At Silver Cross Hospital
The hospital said the patient is a woman in her 50s, and she remains hospitalized in isolation.
D124 Students' Family Member Tests Positive for Covid-19
D124 officials said the Southwest students' extended family member would drop the students off at Southeast for a special program.
Second Coronavirus Infection Reported at Elim Christian Services
A participant in Elim's adult services program where an employee is being treated for the virus, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Silver Cross Hospital Addresses Coronavirus Concerns In Video
President/CEO Ruth Colby and Infectious Diseases Expert Dr. Atul Gupta discuss what the hospital is doing and how to protect yourself.
Drive-Up Coronavirus Testing Offered By Evergreen Park Clinic
Family First Medical Group is offering drive-up Covid-19 testing in Evergreen Park.
Masked Man Robs 2 Palos Hills Restaurants At Knifepoint: Police
Palos Hills police said the man threatened employees at two fast food restaurants with a long curved knife.
Man Who Killed Wife With Curling Bar Gets 29 Years Prison
Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak imposed Tuesday's sentence for Tinley Park resident Bahaa Sam.
Dan Lipinski Concedes Congressional Primary Race To Marie Newman
Incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski ,who lost the Democratic primary to Marie Newman, said his pro-life stance loomed large over campaign.
Coronavirus Updates: Local Grocery Store Hours
Some grocery store hours may have been changed or adjusted due to the coronavirus.
Grocery Stores Offer 'Senior Hours' During Coronavirus Crisis
A round-up of supermarket chains offering "senior shopping hours" for older adults and other high risk persons during COVID-19 crisis.
Forest Preserve Closes Dog Parks, Parking Lots
The cancellation of all public programs and volunteer workdays also will be extended through April 7.
Prosecutors Stop Pursuing Drug Charges Due To Coronavirus Threat
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced it will not prosecute "low-level" narcotics offenses and will review all other charges.
No Change In How Orland Park Police Handle Crimes Amid Coronavirus
There's no change in how first responders in Orland Park will conduct business as the new coronavirus continues to spread.
Scenes From The 2020 Tinley Park Irish Parade: Photos, Videos
Look back at this afternoon's Tinley Park Irish Parade with this photo gallery and set of videos.

PET OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Diamond

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• DUI, Retail Thefts: New Lenox Police Reports
• 'I Might Have The Coronavirus': Woman Disgusted By Encounter
• Ruse Burglary Attempt Reported In Lemont: Cops
• Unlocked Homes, Garages Targeted In Mt. Greenwood Burglaries
• Target Shoplifter Returned To Store 2 Days Later: Cops
• Man Filmed Under Teenager's Dress At Target: New Lenox Cops

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• 7th Grader At MPA Recognized In International Essay Contest
• Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry In Need Of Donations
• Mokena Taking Applications For Police Officer
• 100 Senior Citizens Will Have Free Pancake Meals Delivered
• Realtor Buys 25 Restaurant Gift Certificates, Gives Them Away
• Advocate Christ Readies Drive-Up Coronavirus Test Sites
• Kids Meals Free From McAllister's Deli During School Closure
• Resident Group Forms To Help At-Risk In Tinley Park
• Orland Square Mall Closes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
• Moraine Valley Cancels Graduation, Instruction Continues Online
• Tradition Marches On For The Wee Folk Of Washtenaw And Talman

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 9
• Gerald Tourville, Longtime Mt. Greenwood Park Supervisor, Dies

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