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Stolen Crate Full Of Toy Donations Found Empty In Chicago Heights
Police told Patch the storage container, which was taken from a South Side lot over the weekend, was found nearly empty on Wednesday night.

'Hero' Shot While Intervening With Irate Customer At Gas Station
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for a Mt. Greenwood man shot trying to protect a woman from an irate customer at an Alsip gas station.

• Warrant Issued For Man Tied To Shell Station Shooting: Police

First-Ever 'Golden Girls' Festival Slated For Chicago In April
"Golden-Con: Thank You For Being A Fan" is coming to the Northalsted neighborhood April 22-24, organizers say.

NL Shop Owner Gets Creative With Elf On A Shelf — In A Balloon
LGM Balloon Decor is selling the popular holiday character but putting a new twist on the old favorite.

Lending A Hand: 100 Pretty Purses For Female Veterans
100 Pretty Purses for Female Veterans will host its seventh annual event Saturday in Frankfort.

Family Donates Over 120 Pies To First Responders For Thanksgiving
Dave Shalabi and his 2 daughters, Lana and Yasmeen, spent their holiday break delivering pies to police, firefighters and township workers.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2021 Tour O' Lights

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2021 tour o' lights.

Dog At Sunset, Camel Ride And Geese Chase Plane: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Vacation-Style Home, 2 Master Suites, Pool, Gourmet Kitchen
Custom-Built, Remodeled Kitchen, Master-Junior Suites, Bonus Room
Wow House: Wheelchair Accessible, Tons Of Space In Mokena Home
Wow House: Brick Home With Huge Deck Overlooking Private Pond
Wow House: Gated Entry, Huge Lot, Horses Allowed In New Lenox

OMGPD

Delivery Driver Carjacked With Mom, 11-Year-Old Daughter In Car
Needle Found Hidden On Gas Pump Handle In Chicago Ridge: Police
Man Charged In Orland Park Mall Shooting 'Fit' For Trial: Judge
Reavis Sophomore Fatally Shot In Chicago Waiting For Ride-Share
Police, K-9 Nab Man Driving Wanted Car From Vehicle Thefts
Fifth Student Charged With Texting Bomb, Shooting Threats At School
Glock, Drugs Found In Vehicle Parked At Orland Square Mall: Cops
Warrant Issued For Man Tied To Shell Station Shooting: Police
Stolen Motor Vehicle, DUI, Retail Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
Man, 18, Found With Cocaine, Loaded Handgun: Police
Woman Charged With Felony After Fight Outside Gizmo's Fun Factory
Victim Hit By Car While Chasing Stolen Vehicle: Homewood PD

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Memory Care Residents Pack Food For Families In Need
Franciscan Health Foundation awards $450,000 in SIPP Grants
'Destiny Designs' Features Artwork By Special Education Students
Windy City Thunderbolts Announce 2022 Schedule
Church Announces Hispanic Christmas Celebration 'Las Posadas'
Rob Cruz To Formally Announce Run In IL-06 Republican Primary
Horse Thief Hollow Pours Fresh
Orland Park Man, 33, Found Dead After ATV Crash: Report
EPCHS Teachers Name Their Students Of The Quarter
What We Know, Don't Know About Omicron: OSF-LCMH Medical Chief
Big Turnout At Christmas Auction For Local Scholarships: Photos
Santa And Mrs. Claus Arrive For Lighting Of The Green: Video
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Athena
Local Athletes Spotlight: Ballin' More Than A Habit For Gehrkes
Angels Among Us Cuts Ribbon On Custom Gift Shop
Greenbriar Students Commit to Helping Others

IN MEMORIEM

Emergency Services Volunteer For Lincoln-Way Area Dead At 36
Inspirational Coach and Teacher Skip Sullivan, Dies At 70
South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 29
Prayer Service For Former Oak Lawn Resident Mary Culbertson, 81

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