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Frankfort To Lobby For Separation From Chicago In Restore IL Plan
The village of Frankfort is lobbying the governor's office for some adjustments to be made in the Restore Illinois plan.
'State Has Failed Us': Orland Mayor Calls For Reopening Economy
The latest video on the coronavirus outbreak from Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau includes several graphs that point to the need to reopen.
Blue Angels Fly Over Medical Centers In Salute To Front Line
All eyes were on the sky as the Blue Angels flew over the south suburbs in tribute to health care workers in COVID-19 fight. Pics and video.
12-Year-Old Gage Park Boy Dies Of Coronavirus
Ernesto Guzman is the youngest person to die of complications related to COVID-19 in Cook County.
Oak Forest Freshman Uses His Own 3D Printer To Help Frontline Workers
Joshua Slaviero bought the printer with his own graduation money and is now giving back to frontline workers.
GoFundMe Created For Family Of 19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting
Charlie Baird, a 19-year-old New Lenox resident, has died after he was shot at a gas station on Sunday.
ALSO: 19-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting At Gas Station
Jiffy Lube Manager Says He Confronted Family Dollar Thief
"I'd rather have to fight the dude than have the lady (cashier) do it." Bill Cain talks of his actions outside the Oak Forest store.
Memorial Procession Held For CPD Detective Todd Gillerlain
A procession of cars along Western Avenue, 103rd Street and Talman Avenue marked the loss of the officer from West Beverly.
First Responders Honor Palos Hospital Nurses In COVID-19 Fight
South suburban police and fire departments honor front line nurses at Palos Hospital with parade around medical campus. Watch the video.
High School Dean Will Run 100+ Miles In Memory of Mom
Curtin Family Establishes Linda Curtin Memorial Scholarship to Benefit District 228 Students
Will County Board Member Files Lawsuit Against Pritzker, State
The lawsuit does not contest Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order, but is asking for just compensation for the plaintiffs.
Police Officers Save 18-Year Old's Life Using Tourniquet
A tourniquet was used to save the life of an 18-year-old man at a home on Indiana Street in Park Forest early Monday.
Franciscan Health Seeking Blood Donations For Coronavirus Study
Olympia Fields hospital part of national study of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19, seeks blood donors who recovered from virus
Rooftop Concert Planned Atop Restaurant During Shutdown
The local band Ed Hill & The Unusuals will rock out as fans watch from their cars in the parking lot Tuesday night.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Stylish Ranch Hits The Market In Chicago Heights
An enclosed sun room is one of the highlights of this recently listed home on Stirling Avenue.

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• Ex-Manager Overpaid Self $185,000 From Company Funds: Police
• Fire Put Out At Building In Old Orland Historic District
• No One Injured In Fire At Home Near 107th And Bell
• Teacher's Aide Faces New Indecent Solicitation Charge
• 2 Charged In Citgo Armed Robbery
• Camaro Driver Sought For Firing Gun On Cicero Avenue: Cops
• Drug Possession, DUI: New Lenox Arrests
• Men Flee Into Forest After Trying To Break Into ATM: Cops

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WORTH A LOOK

• Dispute Between Union, Orland Fire Over Coronavirus Benefits
• Lincoln-Way West Coach Named Girls Basketball Coach Of The Year
• Mokena Church Holds Saturday Evening Parking Lot Service
• Car Parade Salutes Mother McAuley Class Of 2020
• 13-Year-Old Makes Over 2,000 Masks: Mokena Hero
• Mokena Park District Welcomes New Executive Director
• Lemont Approves I&M TIF District
• Parade Held To Uplift Smith Crossing Residents
• SXU's Health Center Reopens with Coronavirus Precautions
• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Nella
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Balenciaga
• Mokena Library Begins Pick-Up Services For Residents
• Pete's Fresh Market Planned For Former Kmart Site In Tinley Park
• St. Julie Billiart Pastor Named Coadjutor Bishop Of Peoria
• Local Business Loan Program Extended Through May 30
• 2020 Concerts Canceled, Rescheduled And Still On At Amphitheatre
• Pandemic Cancels Most Holy Redeemer Parish Carnival
• Lincoln-Way Marching Band Part Of Virtual 'Parade Of Heroes'
• Economic Impact Worse Than Health Crisis: 94 West Owner
• Oak Lawn Farmers Market To Open With Strict Social Distance Rules
• Firefighter's Bagpipe Performances Honor Coronavirus Fighters

IN MEMORIAM

• Henry Bettenhausen, Retired Deputy Assistant Fire Chief, Dies

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