Save Your Ash! Free Seminar Emerald Ash Borer April 11th

so you don’t have to kiss your ash goodbye!

3 Women Arrested in Massage Sting / Attempted Child Abduction in Oak Lawn / Bowling Alley Sued for Slip and Fall

Your Week in Headlines: New upscale boutique opens in Homewood • Woman caught with more than a hundred hot credit cards at Walmart: cops.

Talents Showcased at CMT Youth Day

Area youth brought the audience to tears as they sand inspirational songs and read poetry during Chicago Miracle Temple Church Youth Day!

'Arrr' You Looking for a Dog? Meet Pirate: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet from South Suburban Humane Society is a terrier, pit bull mix.

Stolen Dog Found After 5 Years / Welder Robs Bank Just to Get Caught / Lynyrd Skynryd in New Lenox? Yes

Your Week in Headlines: Oak Forest's Fleadh turns town green • Lake Katherine to dye waterfall green for St. Patrick's Day • More headlines.

Chicago Heights Police Raise Thousands of Dollars to help Special Olympics

Chicago Heights police joined Chicago Heights teen, Jillian Angell at Lake Manteno for a Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

Woman Fights Off Attacker with Head-Butt / Kids at Oak Lawn Heroin Bust / Fleadh This Weekend

Your Week in Headlines: Caring Bunny event at Orland mall • Palos fire district embezzler to enter guilty plea • Comfort Inn robberies.

Local Youth Invited to Participate in Youth Day

Chicago Miracle Temple Church invites local youth to showcase their talents in Youth Day on March 8. Read poetry, sing and bring your arts

Follow the Journey of a Rescued Bait Dog

Everyone, meet Lefty. She has quite the story to tell.

Beer Donations Sought for South Suburban Humane Society Gala

Find out how you can help.

7th Annual Teen Summit

One week left to register for the 7th Annual Teen Summit; let your voice be heard!

Cop Pleads the 5th in 'Honeybee Killer' Lawsuit / Library Gets Stinky Note of Criticism / Little Dog Lost in Bitter Cold for 12 Days

Your Week in Headlines: February ties 140-year-old record for cold • New Lenox leukemia survivor guest of the Bulls • Lemont lockdown.

Jenny McCarthy's New House / Mall Terror Worries / Drew Peterson and the Hit Man / Little Leaguers Stripped of U.S. Title

And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.

The Eastland disaster and 7 other dark moments in Illinois history

Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.

Victory Tastes Sweet for Chocolate Fest Winner

Pattie Tyd's chocolate tart earned best of show at Saturday's 13th annual Homewood Chocolate Fest.

Energetic Chantel Needs Running Buddy: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet from South Suburban Humane Society is a boxer/pit bull mix.

How Many Millionaires Live in Illinois?

If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.

No Heat Hasn't Turned West Side Nuns Into Sob Sisters

The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.

Items Still Inside Lincoln Mall to be Sold Off

The Matteson mall was shut down Jan. 7. The future of the site is still uncertain.

Love Notes From Paris: A Fundraiser to benefit the SYSO! March 29th

Join us for a rare musical extravaganza at the magnificent home of Glenna and Dudley Elvery, 20050 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, Illinois.

Chicago Lands in the Middle of the Pack of Most Active U.S. Cities

The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!

Killer Cold Claims 18th Life in Cook County this Winter

Hypothermia contributed to the death of a Blue Island woman.

It's Paczki Time: Where to Find the Fat Tuesday Treat

Some nearby — and not-so-nearby — places to get your fill of the Polish confection this year.

Warm Up with 'Brandy': Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet from South Suburban Humane Society is a labrador/retriever mix.

Highway Commissioner Tussles with Old Man / Teen Hit and Killed by Truck Near LW Central High / AWOL Sex Offender Found at Christ Hospital

Your Week in Headlines: A surprise marriage proposal at a grade school in Orland • Grandchild hailed as a hero in Oak Forest.

Dog Lost in Lincoln-Way

There is a $1,000 reward for the lost dog.

Old Man Threatened Over Handicapped Parking / Oak Forest Cop Struggles with Car Thief / Little League Death Threats

Your Week in Headlines: Marist alum to appear on David Letterman Show • Two students booted from Homewood-Flossmoor High for residency.

South Suburban Humane Society Teams Up with Animal Hospital for Expanded Adoption Program

The partnership will help save the lives of nearly 30 additional animals. Find out how.

Brighten your Winter with this Marigold: Adopt Me!

This week's featured pet from South Suburban Humane Society is a pit bull mix.

Woman Shovels Out from Under Blizzard to Get a Kidney / Grisly Scheme Horrifies at Historic Cemetery / Harmonica Inventor Sues Over Ripped-Off Idea

Your Week in Headlines: Who will lead the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk? • Fox-owning couple accused of trashing apartment • More headlines.

Fox-Owning Couple Trashed Apartment: Lawsuit

The couple was only allowed to have a pet bird, according to their lease.

Black History Month Celebration

COJ Family Life Center Church celebrates Black History Month through stories with ASE: The Chicago Assoc. of Black Storytellers. Join us!

More Winter Weather: More Than 1" Per Hour Possible Wednesday

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m.

Fathers Helping Fathers Hosts Event Providing Resources for Dads

The non-profit organization presents first-ever ‘Dad School’ event to provide free legal advice, social and support services for Dads.

2 Orland Teachers Accused of Sex Crimes / Oak Lawn Teacher Wins on 'Wheel of Fortune' / Cop Accused of Attacking Other Cops

Your Week in Headlines: Oak Forest couple celebrates 30th wedding anniversary at McDonald's • A new Portillo's comes to the South Suburbs.

Orland Basketball Coach Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges / Friends Rally for Tinley Woman Hurt in DUI Crash / Party for Cops Gets Sex-Toy Shop Shut Down

Your Week in Headlines: Bridgeview mosque on alert after Facebook threats • Orland Park launches unique civic project • More Southland news.

Drunken Driver 'T-Bones' Tinley Woman's Car / Missing Man Confirmed Dead After Remains Found in Palos / Pro Chefs Help Together We Cope

Your Week in Headlines: Tinley mayor's granddaughter seriously ill • Tootsie Roll CEO dies • Archbishop Cupich visits Mother Mac.

Should State Funding for Local Parks be Scrapped?

Last week Bruce Rauner ordered a review of all spending authorized by Quinn during his last weeks in office. Is your local park on the list?

Warmer Temps and Partly Sunny Sky for MLK Day

Here's the outlook for the rest of the week.

School Social Worker Accused of Affair with Student / Southland Family Creates Fruity, Natural Dessert / Man in Wheelchair Hit by Car

Your Week in Headlines: Son accused of killing his parents pops off in court • Murder-for-hire plot foiled • Animal rescue needs a new home.