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Man Beats Woman, Punches Deputy | 3 Die In Crash | Man Found Shot
PLUS: Grenade found | Tinley pizza place sells | $380K goal for gala | Sweet & bubbly walk | Q of H At $250K | New fire alert system

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A witness told officers the truck veered off the roadway into a ravine where two people were ejected, Cook County Sheriff's Police said.
A 34-year-old Lockport man allegedly battered a woman and then fought with officers trying to arrest him, according to sheriff's reports.
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The 38-year-old victim was shot several times, Oak Forest police said.
Movers discovered the inert grenade in a condo unit, Palos Hills police said.
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The pizza and Italian restaurant on 167th Street was sold this week, the Vazquez family said.
Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena, and Manhattan police are teaming up with the Will County Sheriff's Department in the 10-session course.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia's gala is set for Feb. 24. The center works to support victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The retail theft happened at the Walgreens at Route 30 and Schoolhouse Road in New Lenox Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Downtown Frankfort's Bubbly & Chocolate Walk Set To Tickle Taste Buds
The 4th annual walk sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce features sparkling wine and sweet treats in downtown Frankfort.
South suburban fire officials met Wednesday to announce the use of a new system that is designed to get help to residents faster.
Services Set For Retired Alsip Police Officer James T. 'Jim' McGreal
A funeral Mass will held Feb. 2 at St. Linus Church for Jim McGreal, a 26-year veteran of the Alsip Police Department.
Frenzy Reigns As Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over
Frenzy reigns Park Lawn's progressive raffle, with the jackpot expected to reach a quarter million for the Feb. 7 drawing.
Longtime EP Village Clerk Cathy Aparo Retires After 40 Wonderful Years
A public servant since 1984, and the elected village clerk for Evergreen Park since 2001, Cathy Aparo is going to stop to smell the roses.
Hopeless romantics can hook up with their fave authors at the 2024 RomCon celebrating the romance genre Feb. 17 at the Oak Lawn Library.
Deadline Extended To Participate In Crestwood Fine Arts Show
Crestwood Arts Council invites artists and musicians to submit work or reserve a performance spot at the Fine Arts Fair Sunday, Feb. 18.
For the second time in seven years, Illinois will be at the centerline of totality when the moon's shadow sweeps across the state April 8.
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