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Soldier Who Went Missing In WWII To Get Memorial, Military Burial
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Helms went missing Oct. 2, 1944, during Operation Market Garden. His remains were identified in July 2021.

Record Store Day Returns To Beverly Records Where Vinyl Lives
Record Store Day returns to its traditional one-day celebration at Beverly Records and around the Chicago area.

Wounded Oak Forest Officer Returns Home, Residents Donate Meals
The officer was seriously wounded in a fatal shoot-out earlier this month, police said. Now a family friend is raising food and funds.

Not Enough Cash Back To Buy Pritzker's Election-Year Budget Gimmick
KONKOL COLUMN: While Illinoisans tighten their belts, Pritzker's 2023 budget spends $5.4 billion more than in 2020 partly to help buy votes.

Dukes Drive-In To Reopen In New Mokena Location
The popular drive-in, known for its food and cruise nights, closed in Bridgeview in 2019. Now it will have a new home in Mokena in June.

Manhattan Farmer Uses Land To Create Another Work Of 'Ag Art'
Dave Kestel, who made a giant American flag in the snow in February, created an 840-foot-long cross to celebrate Easter.

Kissing Birds, Deer Duo And A Mississippi River Eagle: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Wow House: Pond Views In Front, Pergola In Back With New Lenox Home
Wow House: Saltwater Pool, Invisible Dog Fence On 1+ Acres In Mokena
Wow House: Uniquely Styled Home Comes With Security System, Pool Table

OMGPD

2 Men Shot Thursday Afternoon In Flossmoor, Police Say
Man Accused Of Conking Vehicle Owner On Head In Attempted Carjacking
'Unsolicited Repair Man' and Pal Ransack Palos Senior's Home In Ruse
Would-Be Thieves Fire Shots At Oak Lawn Resident, Try To Carjack Young Mom
Police Chase, Search For Pair Wanted In Orland Park Carjacking
Victims Uncooperative, Police Search For Leads In Flossmoor Shooting
Chicago Heights Teen Arrested In Matteson Man's Murder: Police
2 Arrested, Officer Kicked In Face During Chase At Orland Square Mall
Man Fought Bouncers, Followed Woman In Bathroom At Tinley Park Bar: PD
2 Teens Arrested After Stealing Car, Gunshot Heard: Homewood Police
Tinley Park Office All Clear After Bomb Sweep, Threat Of Man With Gun
Woman Arrested, Cops Still Looking For Juvenile Wanted In Orland Park
14-Year-Old Had Semiautomatic Gun In Public Park: Park Forest Police
Homewood Man Had Loaded Handgun In Car, Police Say
4 Injured In Oak Forest Crash, Cicero Avenue Closed: Police
2- Car Crash In Glenwood Injures Multiple People, Police Say

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Homewood Police Give Auto Part Gift Cards Instead Of Citations
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Visits Silver Cross NICU, Leaves Impressed
Tinley Park's First And Only Cannabis Dispensary Approved By Board
EP Podcast: Tree City U.S.A.
Record Store Day Returns Saturday To Beverly Records Where Vinyl Lives
Captain Jack's Liquor Opens Oak Forest Location In Former Liquor Store
Fire And Public Safety Coloring Contest Winners Announced
Pop-Up Pup Café Returns To Orland Square Mall With All Adoptable Dogs
Drug Take Back Day Planned For April 30 In Mokena
Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins In Orland Park, Residents Told To Prepare
EPCHS Junior Jamia Head Named Thrive Scholar
EP Podcast: Losing Weight & Living Right
Oak Lawn's Sam Labuda Brings Power To The Plate
Tinley Park Chamber Of Commerce Looks Ahead With New Leaders, Members
Moraine Valley Seeking Teachers For Youth Summer Programs
Saint Xavier University Taps Speakers For 2022 Commencement
Worth Township Hosts Building Trades Career Fair
'Scent Kits' For K-9 Available Through Mokena Police Department

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 18
Sharon M. Wanatowicz
James Patrick Henry
Maria L. Budinger Funeral
Denis J. Downs

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