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Most Holy Redeemer Priest Accused of Abusing Minor 40 years Ago
The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating a 40-year-old child sex abuse allegation against Fr. Paul Guzman when he was still a layman.

Illinois Residents Eligible For Portion Of $24.2M Ikea Settlement
Customers have until May to file a claim for the settlement, which will pay out between $30-$60 to shoppers who used a debit or credit card.

Former Mokena Resident Found Guilty Of Assaulting Mother-In-Law
Nicole Vieni was convicted of aggravated assault of her mother-in-law, whom prosecutors said she attacked and claimed the woman had hit her.

'No Doubt': Tinley Park Woman Gives Husband A Kidney To Save Him
LaVerne Bartee didn't think twice when she learned she was a match to donate a kidney to her husband Kevin.

Lifelong Homewood Man And Historian Who Loved His Town Remembered
James Wright was passionate about family, his parish, and history. He led a life of service, family said. He died March 10 at 63 years old.

FBI Hate Crime Report Shows 101 Incidents In Illinois
Seventy percent of Illinois cases targeted people because of race or ethnicity, the majority of which were targeted for not being white.

Will County Sheriff's Office, Jail Negligent In Ex-Cop's Suicide: Suit
A lawsuit filed by Robert Vaughan's estate claims that county officials ignored the ex-officer's mental illness after he was booked in jail.

'She's a Firecracker': Will Co. Girl, 3, In Running For Adaptive Bike
Dixie Mae Barclay, who has spina bifida, could use a little help from her friends to win a contest for a bike made just for her.

Ex-Frankfort Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Former Student
Ex-Summit Hill Junior High teacher Jack Mecher will spend 180 days in jail.

Illinois Lottery Employee Stole Tickets, Redeemed Winners For Cash: AG
Dean Derrick, 57, is accused of stealing books of lottery tickets and trading in the winners for cash along with giving tickets to a friend.

OMGPD

Justice Man Nabbed In Ruse Burglary: Cook County Sheriff
Burglars Strike 2 Condos, Steal Coins: Palos Hills Blotter
Burbank Man Caught Masturbating At Southwick Shopping Plaza: Cops
Legal Guardian Accused Of Trying To Suffocate 6-Year-Old Ward
2 Vehicles Stolen, Attempt Made On Kia K5: Palos Hills Blotter
New Lenox Man, 18, Steals Car From Metra Lot, Nabbed 3 Days Later: PD
Homewood Man Flashed Knife At McDonald's Cashier: Police
Student Brings Stun Gun Into Tinley Park High School: District 228
Park Forest Man, 35, Fatally Shot In Chicago Heights

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Kim Foxx Community Engagement Tour Makes Stop At Moraine Valley
Neil Steinberg Discusses Quirky Chicago History Book At EP Library
Oak Lawn Eagles Special Rec Teams Bring Home The Bronze
South Side Social
Huntington Learning Center Awards $4,000 Scholarship To Frankfort Teen
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Hiring For 2023 Concert Season
Manufacturing Building Concept Plan Approved In Lockport
Mokena Board Approves $30K Expenditure For July Fireworks Show
Dist. 231 Supt. Tom O'Malley Inducted Into Moraine Valley Hall Of Fame
Fill A Bucket For Park Lawn Tag Days
The Difference Between Steamy & Spicy
Lemont Creates Website For 150th Anniversary
Homer Library Construction Continues, Should Wrap Up By Fall
Frankfort Man Charged With Driving Stolen Truck In Mokena: Police
Flossmoor Takes On South Bend In 'Strongest Town' Challenge
Developer's Lawsuit Could Jeopardize Completion Of $37M Tinley Project
Oak Forest's First Cannabis Dispensary Coming Soon: City
Frankfort Biz Owner Readying New Lenox Spot 'Comise's' For Opening
TLC, Shaggy To Stop In Tinley Park This Summer
Mother McAuley High School Class of 1973 Sets 50th Reunion Date
SunKissed Greenz Prepares To Open In Mokena After Lengthy Delay
Christmas Without Cancer Hoping To Collect 5,000 Pairs of Gym Shoes
Irish Eyes Smile On Western Avenue For 2023 South Side Irish Parade

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 13
Rosemary Riordan
John Michael Batastini
Charleen M. Tuzik

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