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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: First Deaths Reported, More Cases: Coronavirus In The Southland
Feeding front line workers, more cancellations and things to do with nowhere to go: the latest coronavirus news across the south suburbs.
Woman Jumps From Christ Hospital Parking Tower: Police
An Evergreen Park woman has died after jumping from the parking tower at Advocate Christ Medical Center, police said.
Mayors Blast Plan To Release Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic
South suburban mayors express concern about releasing Cook County Jail detainees during coronavirus epidemic.
Blue Island PD Closed Temporarily, Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
NBC Chicago reported the Blue Island Police Department has shut down operations after a police officer tested positive for coronavirus.
Bishop Ford Cleared After Early Morning Shooting, Crashes
Two separate crashes were reported in the same area while police activity shut down the entire southbound lanes for a short period.
Dollar Store Robbed At Gunpoint In Burbank
Burbank police said the man brought some items to the cashier, then pulled a gun out of his waistband.
Former MetroSouth Hospital Reopened To Treat Coronavirus Patients
Former MetroSouth Medical Center could start receiving quarantined coronavirus patients Thursday after striking deal to reopen with city.
Crisis Center Still Helping Victims Through Coronavirus Outbreak
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has made some changes to make sure their shelter stays virus-free.
Woman Found Dead At Home In Homewood; No Foul Play Suspected
A 42-year-old woman was found dead at a home on Ridge Road Wednesday.
Homewood Adoption Center Closes; Pets Available At Humane Society
Several pets remain available for adoption at the South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Theater, Workout Room, Sauna Across From Ishnala Woods Park
There's a high-tech chef inspired double oven in the kitchen of this home that just hit the market in Orland Park.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Bey Bey
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Shadow

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• Children's Miracle Network Canister Stolen From Gas Station
• Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint In Palos Hills
• Retail Theft Report In Homewood: Kohl's, Jewel, Home Depot
• Lemont Police Reports: License Suspended, Traffic Violations
• Retail Thefts, License Suspended: New Lenox Police Reports
• Unlocked Homes, Garages Targeted In Mt. Greenwood Burglaries
• No Injuries In Fire At Home In Homewood

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• D113A Approves New Assistant Principal For Oakwood
• Officials Host ‘Manhattan Strong Parade’
• Sibling Soccer Players Enter Moraine Valley Hall-Of-Fame
• BAPA, Franconello Deliver Pasta Dinners To Seniors
• 5 Tips to Manage COVID-19 Anxiety
• New Beverly Bank President Is Neighborhood Native: Bev Biz Beat
• EPCHS Senior Colin Brennan Named National Merit Finalist
• Coronavirus Can't Spoil Girl's Birthday Thanks To Mini Parade
• Forest Preserve Holds 'Tournament Of Birds' On Facebook
• Oak Lawn Athletic Department Selects Reyes Rallies As Spartans Athlete of the Week
• This Is The Most Expensive Home On The Market In Beverly
• Silver Cross Hospital Accepting Supply Donations
• Lincoln-Way Central Students Win National Art Award
• Facebook Coronavirus Do-Gooder On Dr. Oz
• St. Rita Voted Favorite High School Marching Band
• Glass Ceiling-Breaker Runner Inducted Posthumously In MVCC Hall
• 100 Free Pizza Slices Will Be Delivered To Seniors: Coronavirus
• Home In Pheasant Lake Subdivision Has Game Room, Exercise Area

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 9
• Andrew Lindstrom, 'Mr. H-F,' Dies At 66

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