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Mokena Mayor Still In Hospital, Undergoing 'Procedure': Village
The Village of Mokena posted on its website Thursday an update on Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer.

Brawl At Urban Air In Mokena, Security Guard Punched: Police
A 17-year-old male from Merrillville, Indiana, who hit the security guard was charged with disorderly conduct, police said.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2022
Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2022 Lenten season.

Former Chicago Radio Co-Host's $10M Defamation Suit Dismissed
A judge denied former WTMX co-host Melissa McGurren's claims that the station called her a liar based on her characterization of events.

Mike Madigan Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges
A federal grand jury indicted longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on federal racketeering charges.

Pritzker's $7M Connection To Madigan Is 'Elephant In The Room'
KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. Pritzker's re-election bid faces a Preckwinkle-like predicament in the wake of Michael Madigan's indictment.

Peace In Ukraine, Neighborhood Hawk And Joyful Deer: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

‘Get Behind The Vest’ Pancake Breakfast Sets Fundraising Record
Ald. Matt Shea's pancake breakfast donated over $250,000 to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to buy bulletproof vests for CPD officers

Tinley Park Prepares For 2022 Irish Parade Along Oak Park Avenue
Village officials said the Sunday afternoon parade will have over 70 groups and include Irish food, music and other festivities.

Illinois Black Hall Of Fame Breaks Ground At Governors State
Officials from the university said the hall is scheduled to open by June and will honor multiple Black Illinoisans such as Timuel Black.

Thornwood High School Junior Shot To Death, Friend Injured: Cops
Hazel Crest police said 16-year-old D'Edward Phillips was shot to death outside his father's home last Monday while talking to a friend.

Real Estate

Wow House: Tiki House, Gazebo Brings Island Living In New Lenox
Wow House: Custom Frankfort Home With Exquisite Woodwork, Design
Wow House: Offers Accepted Through Wednesday For Mokena Townhome
Wow House: Room To Roam, Updates Aplenty In Manhattan Home

OMGPD

Gun Found At Richards High School, Student Arrested: Police
Stagg Student Charged In Restroom Fight That Injured Staff Member
Mokena Resident Target Of Ruse Burglary: Police
1 Minor Injured In Flossmoor Shooting, Other Kids Involved: FPD
Virtual Kidnapping Extortion Calls Are On The Rise: Chicago FBI
Mailbox Thieves Interrupted, Drive Off In Stolen Jeep
Aurora Man Arrested For New Lenox Attempted Bank Robbery: Police
Orland Park Police Arrest Homer Glen Man Charged With Hate Crime
Driver Charged With DUI After Park Forest Crash That Killed 1
No Injuries In 'Serious' Crash At Oak Forest Intersection: Police
Stolen Vehicle Sparks Car Chase Across South Suburbs: Police
Man Parked In Homewood Had 3 Guns, 2 Bags Of Marijuana: Police
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Park Forest Crash; Cops Say Alcohol Involved
Oak Forest Business Hit By Gunfire In Weekend Shooting: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Ghosts, UFOs and Bigfoot Coming To Chicago Paranormal Conference
OLCHS Educators Recognized By State For Excellence In Teaching
Orland Park Police Chief Joe Mitchell Announces Retirement
McAuley To Induct 6 Women In 2022 Hall of Honor
Banned Book 'Maus' To Be Donated To 19th Ward Schools
Oak Lawn Runner Ken Cabral One Of Fastest Runners In State
New Lenox Homeowners Get $1.57M Back In Tax Rebates: Village
Mokena 4th Of July Fireworks Returning To Main Park For 2022
143rd Street Reopened After One Week, Orland Park Asks State Why
Steger Cops Help Arrest Man Who Drove Away With Indiana Officer
Sauk Village Partners With DOT For Pedestrian Improvements
Homewood Partners With RTA To Study Downtown Improvements
Tinley Park Fire Department Introduces Chaplain Program
New Lenox Village Board Honors Businesses Helping Homeless
Village Of Mokena, Mokena PD (Finally) Joining Social Media
Mokena OKs Door-To-Door Solicitations For Remodeling Company
Lincoln-Way D210 To Host Breakfast For Community Leaders
Frankfort Arts Association To Open New Gallery Thursday
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Cutie Pie
Most Holy Redeemer Men's Club Hosts Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 28
Catherine T. Paterson (nee Geraghty)
Karen Ann Peterson (nee Murphy)
Janice A. Kocek
Harold W. Hawley Jr.
Richard J. Wolfe
Marianne H. Gustafson (nee O’Donnell)
Marian Bruss (nee Mashek)
John R. Hartrich

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