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Weapons Charge For Teen | 'Funnel Cake Man' Case | Restaurant Week
Plus: Oak Forest 'Santa' Dies | Retro Meetup | Liquor License Suspension | CPD Officer Benefit | U-M Softball Coach Has Local Ties
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Weapons Charge Will Be Pursued For Teen In Viral Arrest Video
Cook County prosecutors will proceed with a weapons charge against an Arab American teen whose violent arrest was captured on viral video.
Person Of Interest In Death Of 'Funnel Cake Man' Arrested, Questioned
Xavier Harding was named a person of interest in the death of Tavares Davis last week. He was arrested over the weekend after a tip.
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New Lenox Restaurant Week Scheduled For Sept. 6-13
Twenty-six restaurants in New Lenox will be participating this year by offering deals and discounts to patrons.
The Real Thing 'Santa', Oak Forest Man Leaves Behind Legacy Of Magic
Michael Hickey, 65, known for his appearances as Santa across the Chicagoland, died August 15. His friends and family honor his memory.
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Retro Meetup Brings Typewriter, Phonograph And Celluloid Fans Together
Step into three nostalgic time capsules Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Evergreen Park Community Center's "Retro Meetup."
Gaslight Liquor License Suspended After Fatal Oak Lawn Crash
Mayor and liquor commission will decide Aug. 30 on permanent revocation after a fatal crash allegedly caused by overserved bar patrons.
Clancy's Plans Benefit For Family Of CPD Officer Patsy Swank
Clancy's on 95th and Bank the Blue are hosting a benefit for the late CPD Officer Patsy Swank's family Sept. 24. Sponsorships are available.
Tinley Park's Tholl Realizes Dream, Takes Charge Of Michigan Softball
Bonnie Tholl, a former Michigan All-American and long-time U-M assistant, replaces the NCAA's all-time winningest coach, Carol Hutchins.
Chi Sox Player To Sign Autographs At Phillips Chevrolet Of Frankfort
Pitcher Michael Kopech is scheduled to be at the auto dealership from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
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