Mom’s Worst Nightmare | Memorial Day Guide | Graduation Postponed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

'Worst Nightmare:' Mom's Plea To Find Son After Train Hits Teens
Bobbi Cooper is asking for help searching for the remains of her 15-year-old son Charlie Cooper after a Metra train struck two teenagers.
Body Pulled From Cal-Sag Channel
Authorities are in the process of recovering a body that was spotted floating in the Cal-Sag Channel late Friday afternoon.
Christ Hospital Investigated After Treating Baby Stolen From Womb
The hospital treated baby Yadiel Lopez but did not immediately report that the woman who brought him in had not given birth.
2 Cops Injured In High-Speed Chase Down Western Avenue
Police were chasing a car wanted in connection with a homicide reported minutes earlier near 80th and Emerald.
Woman Killed On Metra Train Tracks In Tinley
A 25-year-old woman was hit by a Metra train as it pulled in to the 80th Avenue station Wednesday afternoon. Her death was ruled a suicide.
ALSO: Tinley Woman Identified As Person Struck By Metra Train Wednesday
11 Shots Fired Into Burbank Home
A dark colored vehicle was seen speeding away. Burbank police believe shooting is an "isolated incident."
Argo Postpones Graduation After Second Threat Surfaces
Argo Community High School officials postpone Tuesday's graduation ceremony “due to extenuating circumstances of the past 48 hours."
ALSO: 1 In Custody After Threats Made Against Argo High School
Bloom Hired Principal Who Was On Do Not Hire List
Dist. 206's school board is expected to hire a Kenyatta Starks, who had been on a CPS do not hire list, to lead Bloom High School.
Orland Park Violated State Bidding Laws: Attorney
Orland Park's attorney said trustees broke state bidding laws when they added $3.8 million to a roads project earlier in May.
Ford To Cut 7,000 White-Collar Jobs, Including In Chicago Heights
Ford will cut 7,000 salaried jobs across the globe this week, including some at the Chicago Heights and Torrence Avenue plants.
Markham Man Identified At Oak Forest Shooting Victim
A Markham man has been identified as the victim of shooting in Oak Forest last Wednesday.
Resurfacing Project Of 127th Street/Burr Oak Avenue Began May 20
IDOT announced that workers will resurface 127th Street/Burr Oak Ave. from east of I-294 to Artesian Avenue in Alsip and Blue Island.
South Suburban Humane Society 'Slammed' By Medical Emergencies
So many animals with medical emergencies have been brought into the South Suburban Humane Society that they're looking for a little help.
Humane Society Seeks Donations For Mauled Dog
The Humane Society is looking for help for a dog who was mauled by other dogs after she was left for dead by someone who slashed her throat.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GUIDE

Chicago-Area Catholic Cemeteries Plan Memorial Day Field Masses
Listing of field Masses at Chicago-area Catholic cemeteries for Memorial Day, May 27, 2018.
Your 2019 Ridge Run/Memorial Day Parade Survival Guide
From the crack of dawn at Ridge Park to late-morning fun on Longwood Drive: Your guide to Memorial Day in Beverly/Morgan Park.
Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival Opens Friday
Add the 33rd Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival to your Memorial Day weekend plans.
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned In Palos Area
Memorial Day ceremonies are set for May 27 in Palos Park, Palos Heights and Oak Hill Cemetery.
Oak Lawn, Hometown Mark Memorial Day 2019 Tributes To The Fallen
Take a moment out of your holiday weekend to honor the fallen at Oak Lawn and Hometown Memorial Day ceremonies on May 27.
Memorial Day In Homewood, 5 Things To Know
Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally known, traces its roots to the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day In Frankfort, 5 Things To Know
Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally known, traces its roots to the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day Service at Maplewood Cemetery
New Lenox Harry E Anderson VFW Post 9545 and New Lenox American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977 Memorial Day Service
Military, Vets See ThunderBolt Games FREE Memorial Day Weekend
Active military and veterans will receive two free tickets to the Windy City ThunderBolts game May 25 and May 26 with military ID.
Butterfly-Lovin' Native Plants For Sale At Evergreen Park Library
Pick up some butterfly-lovin' native plants and learn how to care for them Saturday, May 25, at the Evergreen Park Public Library.
Memorial Day Road Trip: What To Play On The Way Out Of The South Suburbs
With National Road Trip Day kicking off the Memorial Day weekend, Patch editors have put together a music playlist.
Memorial Day Weekend Movie Guide: 'Aladdin,' 'Booksmart' And More
Will Smith stars as the Genie in the live-action version of "Aladdin," while Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein play BFFs in "Booksmart."

Like our Crime page on Facebook

• Indiana Man Stabs Former Friend In Frankfort: Cops
• Car Burglary, Identity Theft: Frankfort Police Reports
• Worth Man With 10 Counts Of Child Porn Possession
• Fingerprint Ties 19-Year-Old Man To BMW Theft: Cops
• Vandalism, Retail Thefts: New Lenox Arrests
• Road Rage Ends In Scuffle At Barber Shop: Report
• Expired License, Speeding: Lemont Arrests

WORTH A LOOK

• A Look Back Through The Years On The Building At 123rd & La Grange
• History Of Ridge-Beverly Little League Told In 4-Part Documentary
• Own A Piece Of SXU History With A Brick From Regina Hall
• New Lenox Park District Receives $400K Grant For Park
• Project Fire Buddies Holds Summer Drive For School Supplies
• Jason Crockett named principal of Hickory Creek Middle School
• New Lenox Plans Movie Nights In Village Commons
• 'Orland Park’s Got Talent' Auditions Set For July
• Mother McAuley Hires New Basketball Coach
• Attorney Appointed To D124 Board Vacancy
• Tinley's Annual Art Show And Sale Set For June 8
• Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Kino
• Mokena Brewpub Closes Its Doors
• Orland Trustees Drop Pension Plan
• Barber Found 'Not Liable' 9 Months After Flyer Controversy
• Richards Softball Coach Gets 700th Career Victory
• Homewood Heights Little League Gets Shot To Meet Vikings Players

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 20

FIND A JOB

• Job Openings In The South Suburbs And Beverly-Mt. Greenwood
• Tinley Park Public Works Is Looking For A Part-Time Clerk
• Send Your Job Opening To Patch

• Hiring? Post On The Patch Jobs Board

ALSO ON PATCH

• Learn how to create a Patch user account
• Like us on Facebook: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood • Mokena • Chicago Heights • Manhattan • Homer Glen-Lockport • Evergreen Park • Oak Lawn • Orland Park • Tinley Park • Oak Forest • Palos • New Lenox • Homewood-Flossmoor • Alsip-Crestwood • Frankfort • Lemont