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Straw Purchaser Of Gun Used To Fatally Shoot Ella French Sentenced
The Indiana man who bought a gun for the brothers accused of fatally shooting CPD Officer Ella French, is sentenced to 2 1/2 years.

The Golden Ticket: Flossmoor Couple Delight With Wonka-Themed Display
Lilly and Andy Weberg's handcrafted Christmas lights display is a tribute to the 1971 classic "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. "

Mayor Kevin Casey, ‘Mr. Hometown,’ Dies At Age 68
Visitation and funeral services for Hometown Mayor Kevin Casey are set for Wednesday and Thursday

Owner Of Beverly Medical Center Charged In $224K Medicaid Scam
Easter Jean Watson faces theft, fraud and forgery charges after officials said she submitted claims for psychotherapy services not provided.

Amazon Mum On Delays In Tinley Park Fresh Store's Opening: Village
Residents and Village officials alike are wondering when Amazon will officially open its new Amazon Fresh store in Tinley Park.

NBA MVP Trophy Renamed For Former Chicago Bulls Star Jordan
The Michael Jordan trophy will be awarded to the NBA's top player in honor of the Bulls star who was named MVP five times in his career.

Frankfort's Maggie DeVries, 'Light Of Family's Lives', Dies at 6
Maggie captured hearts throughout the community, as her family shared her life on the "Love for Maggie" Facebook group.

Take The Patch 2022 Tour o' Holiday Lights
Patch has rounded up the best residential Christmas light displays in Chicagoland.

REAL ESTATE

Wow House: Mokena Custom Home Has In-Ground Pool, Hot Tub For $559,000

OMGPD

Boys, 12 and 17, Crash Into Each Other In Stolen Cars: Midlothian PD
2 Hit With Lumber In Stickney Township Home Invasion: Police
Gunshots Hit Vehicle, Flossmoor PD Looking For Surveillance Video
Concealed Carry Permit Holder Shot 2 In Chicago Ridge Mall Shooting
Police Shoot Suspect After He Stabs Officer In The Head: CPD
Incident On Southgate Resolved: New Lenox Police
Homeowners Startle Fake Electrical Inspector In Midst Of Ruse Burglary
Shots Fired Outside Chicago Ridge Mall, 'Numerous' People Interviewed
South Side Man Shot By Police After Stabbing Officer Is Charged: CPD

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Tinley Park Family Vying For Top Prize In Great Chicago Light Fight
'Lighting Up Lemont' Continues Through January
Summit Hill 161 Welcomes Facility Dog
Homewood Starts Pace Car Program To Help Curb Speeding
Goodwill Store And Donation Center Opens in Burbank
Need To Know: New Lenox Tax Rebate Application Deadline Dec. 15
Entries Wanted For Frankfort's Annual Chili Cook-Off
3 People File For Mokena Board Of Trustee Seats As Deadline Approaches
Tinley Teen Who Saved Mom Gifted A Car On Drew Barrymore Show
Businesses That Opened In New Lenox In 2022
H-F Student Harassed Accuser Prior To Sexual Assault: Lawsuit
Archdiocese Clears Pfleger Of Second Round Of Sex Abuse Allegations
Mokena's 'Moose' Back Home, Tucked In, Snoring Away After Being Gone
Adam Sandler To Open 11-City Comedy Tour At Chicago's United Center
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IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 12

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