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Lemont Girl Scout Sells Over 1,200 Boxes Of Cookies
Evelyn sold 1,223 boxes of cookies, while the average Girl Scout sells around 35.
Orland Park Votes To Begin Legal Action Over Reopening
Trustees in Orland Park have voted to begin legal action against the state of Illinois if businesses aren't allowed to reopen by June 1.
Crestwood Cop Accused Of Battering Wife And Daughters
Portage IN police said officer beat his wife so badly, their children thought she was dead. Crestwood police launch internal investigation.
42 Lincoln-Way Businesses Team Up For Small Business Raffle
Three winners will be randomly selected after June 4, and each winner will receive 42 $100 gift certificates.
Frankfort Approves Resolution, Requests Changes To Reopening Plan
The board approved a resolution supporting the Will County Governmental League's letter to the governor on the Restore Illinois plan.
Convicted Kidnapper Shoots At Creek, Faces New Charges: Sheriff
Mazeika is a convicted felon, with a previous charge of kidnapping, the sheriff's office said.
107-Year-Old Tinley Park Woman Lives Through Second Pandemic
A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, Laura Petruzzelli waited over 100 years to see her beloved Cubbies win a World Championship.
Marian Catholic Student Organizes Food Drive on Wednesday
Karina Bonilla is asking the community to donate food on Wednesday, May 20, at the Main Office Entrance on Ashland Avenue from 2:45-3:15.
Bomb Threat At Jewel-Osco In Homewood Causes Evacuation
The store, and others in the area, were evacuated by Homewood police Wednesday night.
'Drive-In' Graduation Held On Mount Carmel On Football Field
Seniors families drove onto the field at Barda-Dowling Stadium for a ceremony that was broadcast via the sound system.
Mokena CVS Drive-Thru Opens As Coronavirus Testing Site
CVS Health plans to begin conducting coronavirus tests Friday from the drive-thru windows at its Mokena location.
Band Concert Held Atop Restaurant Roof Amid Social Distancing
'Ed Hill and the Unusuals' brought back a live rock music event while properly social distancing in the parking lot behind Mama Luigi's.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
'Bright And Beautiful' Cape Cod Has Gleaming Vinyl Floors
Find a new, electric fireplace in the master bedroom of this home that just hit the market on Lockwood Avenue.

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• Fire Damages Business, Others Take Smoke Damage: Fire District
• Homeowners Find Ruse Burglar In Hallway: Reports
• Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence Of Xanax
• Car Burglary Suspect: Mokena Police Release Photo
• Two Cars Stolen From Open Garages In Mokena: Cops
• DUI, Domestic Battery: New Lenox Police Reports
• Fight At Walmart, Broken Window: Homewood Police Blotter

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• STACKED Reopens In Crestwood As Owner Faces Post-Pandemic Future
• McAuley Names Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Speakers
• The Forge: Lemont Quarries Plans July Opening
• Marist Class of 2020 Graduates Sunday In Virtual Ceremony
• 'Unreachable Goal' Set, Businesses Should Open: Tinley Officials
• Oak Lawn Mom Wants To Feed 560 Hospital Staff At Advocate Christ
• Dist. 124 Drops Student Fees For 2020-2021 School Year
• New Lenox Martial Arts Studio Trains Students Virtually
• Top 10 Academic Signing Day For Mount Carmel Held Virtually
• Frankfort Approves Resident Incentive Program To Promote Economy
• Village Board To Chart Plan For Reopening Oak Lawn
• Oak Lawn Honors Athletes With Virtual Spring Sports Awards
• 'Sensational 7' Retiring From Southwest Elementary School
• Marian Catholic Holds Virtual Graduation: Watch The Video
• Firefighter's Bagpipe Performances Honor Coronavirus Fighters

IN MEMORIAM

• Henry Bettenhausen, Retired Deputy Assistant Fire Chief, Dies

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