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Suspicious Bag Cancels Event | 'Funnel Cake Man' Lead | Secret Videos
Plus: New Lenox Girl To Be On Times Square; "Difficult But Necessary"; Frankfort PD Hiring; Fireworks Threat; Pet Of The Week; Obits.
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Suspicious Bag Shuts Down Event At The Commons: Mayor
An attendee of the Friday After 5 event spotted the bag and police were alerted. Mayor Baldermann canceled the remainder of the event.
Person Of Interest Named In Funnel Cake Man's Homicide In Dolton
Dolton police have named a person of interest in the Aug. 2 murder of local businessman Tavares Davis.
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Alsip Woman Accused Of Secretly Videotaping Mom: Palos Heights Police
Palos Heights police say the woman posted the covert videos on social media sites.
New Lenox Girl To Be Featured In Times Square In New York City
Nora Kazmierczak's photo will be part of a video montage for the National Down Syndrome Society Times Square video presentation.
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Cop's Fatal Shots Were 'Difficult, But Necessary': Flossmoor Chief
Residents continue to demand answers from the Village and police regarding the July 10 police shooting of Madeline Miller, 64.
Frankfort Police Department Accepting Applications For Officers
Applications are due by Sept. 9.
Tinley Park Woman Denies Threatening Attacks On Fireworks
The woman told a judge she didn't threaten attacks on fireworks displays. The judge said she used Google Voice to disguise her identity.
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Red
Red is a 2-year-old male terrier mix.
South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 15
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
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