70th Anniversary | Plant Closing | Mall Reopening Plan

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Coronavirus In South Suburbs: 383 Deaths, 8,242 Cases
Deaths, confirmed cases and tests administered in the south suburban Cook County. Find your town.
Nurse Recovers From Coronavirus, Heads Back To Work: Mokena Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
Orland Square Mall Slated To Reopen May 31
In addition to enhanced sanitizing and safety protocols, Simon Property said it will recommend that business tenants follow similar rules.
BorgWarner Plant In Frankfort Closing At End Of 2021
The plant will be closing at the end of 2021, the company said, adding that it is adapting its cost structure to remain competitive.
Suburban Party Characters Add Pizzazz To Birthday Car Parades
Suburban Party Characters offers social distancing character parades from Mickey and Minnie to superheroes and Disney princesses.
'Parks and Recreation' Star Inspires Shepard AP Students In Video
"Parks and Recreation' star Jim "Jerry Gergich" O'Heir, tells Shepard AP students "you're going to nail this" before final exams.
Curbside Coronavirus Testing Available Soon In Orland Park
The University of Chicago Medicine location on La Grange will offer the testing by appointment only beginning May 12.
2 Killed In Fiery I-80 Rollover Crash Near Hazel Crest
According to police, a driver lost control and struck a light pole, causing the vehicle to flip and catch fire.
Community Health Center Offers Coronavirus Testing In Burbank
Pillar Community Health partners with Stickney Public Health District to offer community coronavirus testing.
Aurelio's Owner Personally Delivers Pizzas To Frontline Workers
Joe Aurelio has dropped off food at more than 20 hospitals and police stations in the south suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lemont Mayor To Attend Discussion On Restore Illinois Plan
Several local mayors will be attending a discussion about the reopening plan, including Lemont Mayor John Egofske.
New Lenox Police Chief Retires After 43 Years In Law Enforcement
Sterba said his favorite part of his police work was "bringing peace and solving problems."
NAWS Secures Loan To Keep Operations Going
After closures due to the coronavirus, NAWS had created a GoFundMe in March in an effort to raise funds, and over $20,000 was raised.
'Just Love One Another:' Lemont Couple Celebrates 70 Years
70 years ago, Joe and Bernice Forzley were married on April 23, 1950 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Shady Yard Behind Bright Home In Longwood Drive Historic District
Find four fireplaces and a chef's kitchen inside this historic home at 106th and Seeley.

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• Man Accused Of Breaking Mini Mart Door During Argument With Woman
• Heroin, Digital Scale Found On Homewood Man After Crash, Cops Say
• Unruly Man Bites Cop, Draws Blood: Reports
• Guns Used In Robbery Of Man At 118th And Western
• Stolen Cars, Possession Of Fraudulent ID: New Lenox Reports

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WORTH A LOOK

• Coronavirus Creating Significant Financial Losses In Orland Park
• Mokena Church Holds Saturday Evening Parking Lot Service
• Reopening Plan In Orland Park Includes 4 Phases
• High School Athletes Deliver Donated Snacks To Bloom Food Pantry
• T-Shirts Help Breweries In Tinley Park, Mokena Amid Coronavirus
• EPCHS STamPede Parent Group Announces Staff Members of the Year
• MPA Students Recognized For History Fair Excellence
• Lemont Church Hosts Drive-By Birthday Party for Pastor
• Free Car Delivered To Senior Citizens In Tinley Park
• Quilter Makes Hundreds Of Masks For District 22 Police Officers
• Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit In Backyard Of Orland Beauty
• Tinley Park Library Working On Phased Reopening Plan
• Beverly Breast Cancer Walk Goes Virtual This Mother's Day
• Car Parade Through McAuley Parking Lot Celebrates 2020 Grads
• Resurfacing of Old Western Avenue Begins in Blue Island
• Evergreen Park Library Offers Curbside Service During Quarantine
• Ice Cream, Coffee Shop Opening In Lemont
• City Grange Gardening Center Opening On 99th Street Friday
• Kent State Massacre Remembered By Survivor 50 Years Later
• Frankfort Mayor Gives Update On Spring Events
• Village Of Frankfort Announces 2020 Committee Members

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 27
• Bart Johnson, Ex-White Sox Pitcher, Dies At 70

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