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No Charges For Flossmoor Cops In Fatal Shooting: State's Attorney
The Cook County SAO determined no changes will be filed against the officers in the July 2022 shooting of Madeline Miller.

'Hardest Thing I've Done': Sobriety Leads Orland Native To New Passion
Mahoney, 30, was watching his life crumble to alcoholism, one day at a time. He went sober, and found a new life path.

Family Honors Legacy Of Mom Of 4, Stagg HS Alum
April Glays, 34, moved away and followed an unlikely path to a unique life—one her family hopes to preserve for her sons after her death.

Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Established By Biden
"Darkness and nihilism can hide much, but they erase nothing,” President Joe Biden said during a ceremony honoring the civil rights figures.

Richton Park Mayor Wants Village To Be Bears' 'Lucky Winner'
Mayor Rick Reinbold sent a letter to Bears President Kevin Warren pitching the village and Southland region as a perfect home for the team.

State Rep. Sues Tinley Park, Alleging He's Blocked From Events
State Rep. Bob Rita has filed a lawsuit naming Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz and Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady as defendants.

After $32K Donated, Mokena's NAWS Shelter Hopes To 'Move Forward'
The local non-kill animal shelter faced the possibility of closing permanently, but has rallied behind community support and relief vets.

OMGPD

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Wheaton Courthouse
Man Uses Fake Money To Buy Gift Card At Walgreens In Palos Hills: Cops
1 Injured In CTA Bus, Car Crash In Evergreen Park
Off-Duty Detective Foils Frankfort Township Robbery: Sheriff
Frankfort Man Fled Police Before Crashing In Residential Yard: Cops
3 In Custody After Overnight Burglary At Cell Phone Store: NLPD
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle On LaGrange Road: Frankfort Fire
Will County Sheriff Warns Of Missed Jury Duty Warrant Scam
Driver Stopped By Police Flees, Eludes Officers: Manhattan PD

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Moraine Valley, GSU Team Up To Offer New Pathway For Transfer Students
Huge Turnout For Tiny Art Show In Oak Lawn
$250K Secured To Help Revitalize Fairmont Neighborhood
Frankfort Township Supervisor Retires
Tinley Park PD Hiring Lateral Patrol Officer
Stuffed Animal Shenanigans
Loyola Medicine Set To Open New Tinley Park Ambulatory Care Center
'A Wild Ride': Flipside Brewing Owner Grateful, Amped After 1 Year
'Fairly Substantial' Increases Coming To Water, Sewer Bill: NL Mayor
Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
Motown Sound Sets Tone For Worth Township Foundation Party
Lockport Township Oil Terminal Project Moves Forward
SXU Continues 7-Year Streak As 'College of Distinction'
Frankfort Fall Fest Volunteers Needed
New Start, End Times For Valley View Students
First Lockport Children's Business Fair Planned In September
Lead Service Line Replacement Program Begins In Lemont
LTHS Students Heads Back To School Aug. 16
Frankfort Renews Contract With Homewood Disposal
Save The Date For Flossmoor's Back-to-School Night

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 24
Cindy Stell, Retired Chicago Ridge Dist. 127.5 Teacher, Dies At 72
William J. Thometz
Muriel C. Burnes (nee Ruth)
Sean B. Killelea

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