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Woman Released From Hospital After 5-Week Battle With Coronavirus
Halina Zabinski, 59, was the first coronavirus inpatient at the hospital when she was checked in in mid-March.
Teenage Girl Among 9 Latest Will County Coronavirus Deaths
Will County's Health Department now reports 145 coronavirus deaths in Will County since March.
Arrest In 2015 Orland Park Home Invasion Made At O'Hare
Police said Faisal Radi fled the country in 2015 and didn't return until last week, when he was arrested on a return flight from Germany.
Workers Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus At Tootsie Roll Factory
Tootsie Roll Industries’ Chicago factory, 7401 S. Cicero Ave., has seen 18 workers test positive for the new coronavirus.
New Urgent Care Center Offers Coronavirus And Antibody Testing
WellNow Urgent Care offers coronavirus testing in Crestwood and Evergreen Park. No appointment is needed.
Accused Murderer Caught By State Police In Traffic Stop
An 18-year-old Chicago man has been charged in the Feb. 29 shooting death of Chicago Heights resident Donta Scruggs.
Metra Reduces Schedule On Heritage Corridor
Due to low ridership from the coronavirus, there will now be one inbound trip in the morning and one outbound trip in the evening.
WWII Vet's 101st Birthday Celebrated With Car Parade
Since the coronavirus pandemic prevented an in-person celebration, a line of cars rode through Tinley Park to salute Mario Monocchio.
33 Nieces and Nephews Hold Car Parade For Uncle's 86th Birthday
The 33 nieces and nephews of John Haugh surprised him with a car parade and bagpiper for 86th birthday. Watch the parade video.
Lemont Businesses Create 'We Love Lemont' Raffle
The We Love Lemont raffle is a way to support the small businesses who have had to close due to the coronavirus.
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.
Seniors Plan Private Prom For Lincoln-Way East Students
After the district canceled prom due to the coronavirus, five seniors have started planning a private prom for students in July.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Bridge Over Pond In Yard Of Flossmoor Home Built 50 Years Ago
This Braeburn Avenue home on the market is a garden lover's dream.

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• Robbery Suspect Shot By Civilian With Conceal-Carry Permit: Cops
• Arrested Man Coughs On Cops, Says He Has Coronavirus: Police
• Calumet City Man Called In Bomb Threat In New Lenox: Cops
• Stolen Cars, Car Burglaries Increase In Lincoln-Way Area
• Loss Control Agent Shoved At Menard's, Cops Say
• 2 Charged With Criminal Trespass To Vehicle In Homewood
• DUI, Package Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
• Trespass Charge For Man Accused Of Taking For Sale Sign, Key Box

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Launches Nurse Hotline, Care Kits
• All Lincoln-Way High Schools Named Best High Schools By U.S. News
• Catholic Group Holds Prayer Vigil To Reopen Churches
• First Responder Support Signs Help Feed Frontline Workers
• Oak Forest High School Becomes 1st D228 School On U.S. News List
• T-Shirts Help Breweries In Tinley Park, Mokena Amid Coronavirus
• Marian Catholic Holds Virtual Career Day Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Palos Park Police Offer Birthday Drive-Bys For Residents
• Lemont Church Hosts Drive-By Birthday Party for Pastor
• Dancers Continue To Learn At Mokena Dance Studio Despite Closure
• Adoptions Continue At NAWS In Mokena
• 4 Restaurants Planned For Former Toys 'R' Us Space In Orland Park
• 101 Marian Catholic Students Recognized For Academic Excellence
• Orland Park Bakery Reopening Delayed Nearly 2 Weeks
• Home Run Inn Will Donate 5,000 Pizzas To CPS Essential Workers
• Gyro Grill Mt. Greenwood Opening In Former Marie's Catering Space
• Approved Flossmoor Budget Accounts For Coronavirus Losses
• Orland Residents Have Mixed Reaction To Big Summer Plans
• No-Contact Dropoff Days Set At Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry
• Sandburg High School Names Next Athletic Director
• SXU Football Releases 2020 Schedule
• 5 McAuley Athletes Commit To Colleges In Virtual Signing
• College Drive/Route 83 To Be Closed For Water Main Intallation
• St. Rita High School Names Next Principal
• Michael Schofield Will Sign With Carolina Panthers: Report
• 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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