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Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Wants To Annex Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park
Chicago Mayoral candidate Garry McCarthy thinks annexing Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park could help solve the city's financial problems.
ALSO: 'What Is Garry Smoking' Wins By Landslide In Patch Poll
Richards Mourns Loss Of Freshman Student Struck By Car
Fifteen-year-old Amira Nairat who was walking to school l when she was fatally struck by car, is being remembered as a quiet, kind student.
ALSO: No Bail For Man In Hit-And-Run That Killed Richards Student
Accused Orland Mall Shooter Indicted For Murder
Murder charges added for the 20-year-old man accused in last month's fatal shooting at Orland Square Mall.
Swastikas Found On Street Signs In Mokena
A series of swastikas were found at three locations within a block-and-a-half of each other Sunday afternoon.
Want To Own A Comic Book Store? Owner Is Giving It Away Free
“People make decisions based on fear. And I want to take that fear away," says Carmelo Chimera, owner of Chimera's Comics in Oak Lawn.
Teen Fatally Shot Behind Apartment Building In Dolton
A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after a shooting at an apartment complex.
1-Year Old Boy Shot On South Side
A baby boy was shot in the head while in the back seat of a car parked near 99th and Throop around 5:40 p.m.
Children Among The Wounded In I-57 Shooting Near Calumet Park
A 15-year-old boy and 12-year-old boy were among the wounded in I-57 shooting on Monday afternoon.
Postal Worker Fatally Shot On 1-57 Hours After Another Shooting
The woman was reportedly shot several times while driving at about 10 p.m. Monday.
Honor Flight Chicago Named Grand Marshal Of South Side Irish Parade
Honor Flight Chicago was introduced as the 2019 South Side Irish Parade grand marshal and Choose Kind will be the parade honoree.
Lincoln-Way East Alum Appears In Super Bowl Commercial
Josh Pertler appeared briefly during a Michelob Ultra ad that aired during Super Bowl LIII.
Rock Island Express Train Now In Effect
In a rush? Don't forget Metra's new express train at 80th Avenue is now running.
Mental Health Center Project Slows In New Legislative Move
Sen. Hastings is urging the state to fund environmental surveys— a boon for Tinley— but the request leaves the development process unclear.
Employers Invited To Recruit At Moraine Valley’s Spring Job Fair
Employers from any job industry with openings are invited to Moraine Valley Community College's 2018 Spring Job Fair on March 28.

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• Brothers Nabbed In Drug Raid: Cops
• Target Thief Successful 1 Day, Busted Next: Police Blotter
• Loaded Guns, Ski Masks Found During Traffic Stop In Ford Heights
• Walgreens Medication Thief Arrested In New Lenox: PD
• Deceptive Practices, Retail Theft: Homewood Blotter
• New Lenox Man With Cocaine Arrested At Joliet Gas Station: PD
• Convicted ID Thief Strikes In New Lenox: Complaint
• Counterfeit Cash Used At New Lenox Walgreens: Complaint
• Car Burglaries On The Rise In Frankfort

WORTH A LOOK

• What To Do When It Gets Cold In Beverly
• Shepard teacher a Golden Apple Award finalist
• LW Central's Aaron Raatjes Named Golden Apple Finalist
• Marist Hosts 3-On-3 Soccer Tournament for Grade School Students
• Whole Foods Market Sets March Opening In Evergreen Park
• Frankfort's Newest Mexican Restaurant Is A Hidden Gem
• Sleep In Heavenly Peace Builds Beds For Kids In Need
• Steve Malone Named New Manhattan Fire Chief
• Windy City ThunderBolts Offer Summer Internships for 2019 Season
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Court Hosts Masquerade Gala
• Lifesaver: Area Man Thankful for Heart Screening at Silver Cross
• New Lenox Police Salaries: $100,000 Or More
• Metra Electric Line Returns
• When life gives you snow - eat it!
• Annual Quarryman Race Planned In Lemont
• Ed Kelly Named Sertoma Centre's 'Sertoman of the Year'
• Original Rainbow Cone Sets Season Opening Date
• Sandburg High School Music Boosters Host Jazz Fest At Gaelic Park
• EPCHS Grad Congressman Dan Lipinski's Guest At SOTU Address
• Silver Cross to Host Shoulder Pain Lecture Feb. 13
• Moraine Valley Seeks Employers To Conduct Mock Job Interviews
• Metra Plans Work On Crossings In Mokena This Weekend
• Applications Open For Citizens Police Academy
• County Fair Tribute Beer Brewing At Open Outcry
• Marist's Senior Football Players Ink Letters of Intent
• SXU Hosts Annual Breakfast With Your Legislators on March 11
• Ridge Historical Society invites everyone over

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Feb. 4
• Rev. George McKenna, Oldest Priest In Archdiocese, Dies

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