Child Drowning / Creep in the Park / Teen Killed as He Mowed Lawn / Same Numbers, Different Lottery Win

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17-Month-Old Child Drowns in Swimming Pool

The child was pronounced dead Sunday evening after drowning in a pool in Homer Glen.

Creepy Guy Grabs 11-Year-Old Girl in Oak Lawn Park: Cops

The man told a young girl he needed help finding a lost ball in Memorial Park, Oak Lawn cops say.

Boy, 14, Wounded in 'Brazen' Daytime Shooting in South Suburbs

Shooter pulled up next to the victim's car and began firing, Matteson police said.

Oak Forest Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl at 2013 Teen Party

The girl, who was 16, began to experience psychological problems after alleged assault which she did not report to police until last year.

Investigation Ongoing into Crash that Killed Teen

The 17-year-old was mowing the lawn when he was fatally struck June 17 in Orland Park.

Man Wins Lottery a Second Time with the Same Numbers

Matteson man wins $1.05 million by playing his high school basketball jersey numbers

Lou Malnati's Eyes Flossmoor Location

Pizza chain seeks to open carryout location in town.

Clerk Shot During Robbery at Park Forest Gas Station

The suspect took off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

LW210 Hires Finance Director

Finance Director for District 230 in Orland Park to join Lincoln-Way 210.

Feds Hold Freight Train Operator Liable for Blocked Crossings, Train Parking: Ruling

CSX Transportation ordered not to roll trains through Beverly, Mt. Greenwood or Evergreen Park unless track is clear.

Appellate Court Kicks Out Lemont Man’s Road-Rage Murder Conviction

The appellate court ruled he should not have been found guilty of second-degree murder.

Newly Released Videos Show Inmate Attacks on Cook County Jail Deputies: Sheriff

Cook County sheriff releases proactively releases videos showing alleged detainee attacks on deputies inside jail.

Federal Mediator To Be Added to D124 Teacher Contract Negotiations

Month to end without a new union contract for Evergreen Park's public elementary school teachers. Contract talks to resume in July.

OLCHS Students' Hold Successful Car Wash for Ailing Friend

Friends raise $1,491 to help former OLCHS student Tara Hill who is being treated for cancer.

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• Police K9 Bites Alleged Burglar Hiding Beneath Pile of Clothes: Prosecutor
• Accused Batterer Screams He's Going To Kill Woman After Bonding Out of Jail: Cops
• Teen Charged With Selling Lookalike Cannabis to Police Source
• Hickory Hills Man With Trail of Pending Sex Assaults Faces New Charge: Prosecutor
• Parolee Tries To Blend in With Carnival Goers After Swiping Cologne: Prosecutor
• Men Arrested After Exploring Roof of Kolmar School: Cops
• Facebook Pot Deal Ends in Arrest: Prosecutor
• Beverly Art Studio Owner Nabbed in Internet Child Porn Sting: Prosecutor

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Welcome Home Celebration For All Veterans & Their Families At American Legion Post 615 in Tinley Park
• District 233 Board to Hold Public Meeting on H-F Principal's Ousting
• Wanted: Chefs for Frankfort's Amateur Rib Cook-off
• Oak Lawn Acorns Get Ready to 'Go on Parade'
• Tinley Park Fire Department Gets an Interim Chief
• Dist. 124 Hiring for 2016-17 School Year
• Smoothie Factory and Red Mango, Plus Zagg Now Open at Orland Square
• Governors State University Now Feeling Impact of State Budget Woes
• Mother McAuley Summer Campers Present 'Willy Wonka,' 'Seussical the Musical'

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Memorial Visitation Set for Beloved D113A Teacher
• Family Welcomes Community to Remember Treasured Businessman Al Kosnar
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 20

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