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Orland Park Man Pleads Guilty To Reckless Homicide In Beecher Case
Sean Woulfe was charged with 16 counts of reckless homicide in the deaths of pregnant mom Lindsey Schmidt and sons Kaleb, Weston and Owen.

'Welcome Home': New Lenox Veteran Makes Honor Flight Trip To D.C.
Howard Hook served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Hancock from 1963-67.

Backyard Butterfly, Moon Plane And A Busy Bee: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Frankfort Teen Standing Up For Those Who Need A Voice
Gia Bucci took a class assignment and turned it into much more as she advocates for those with disabilities to receive fair wages.

Orland Park Inspires Backdrop For Resident's Newest Thriller Book
Orland Park resident and high school teacher Kevin Kenealy set his recent horror/thriller work in the scenery of Orland Park.

Found Class Ring Returned To Daughter Of Former EPCHS Student
After being lost for 44 years, the ring of a former Evergreen Park Community High School student from 1977 is returned to her daughter.

Slain Homewood Woman's Family Sue Police Who Shot Her, Village: Report
Alexis Wilson, 19, was shot and killed by Dolton police in July 2021. Her family is alleging excessive force in the incident.

• Flossmoor PD Shooting: Residents Call For Internal Investigation
• Flossmoor Police Shooting: Crowd Expected At Village Board Meeting

Taste Of Orland Returns, Battle Of The Bands To Debut
The "Event of the Summer" will be back at the Orland Park Village Center, August 5 through 7.

Real Estate

Flossmoor 'Hacienda' Features Archways, Large Wooded Lot
A Two-fer In Oak Forest: Custom Home With Separate Workshop, Office
Secluded, Stunning Views, Plenty Of Space for $1.3M in Orland Park
Wow House: Trails, Wooded Preserve, Modern Comfort All In Frankfort
Wow House: Stately Custom Built Brick Stone New Lenox Home Hits Market
Wow House: Huge Price Drop On Manhattan Home In Sunset Lakes
Wow House: Price Drop On Mokena Home With Amazing Wooded Views

OMGPD

'Blackhawks Fan' With Bandaged Hand Robs Bank In Burbank Crossing: FBI
Tinley Park Woman Threatened Attacks During Fireworks: PD
Gaslight Bar Reopening Less Than 'Grand' When Woman Pulls Gun: Police
Homewood Man Arrested Had Gun, Stolen Catalytic Converters: Police
Felon Arrested With Gun, Dozens Of Stolen Catalytic Converters: PD
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car On Cicero Avenue: Police
Bogus Reports Of Armed Robberies At Tinley Park 7-Eleven, Jewel: Cops
Boys, 13 and 14, Arrested After Stealing Car, Crashing Into House: PD
Car Crashes Into Front Of Cosmetics Store: Police
Ambulance Responding To Rollover Crash On I-80 Struck By Semi: Report
Stolen Car Found, Suspect Leaps From Second Floor At Orland Mall: Cops

READING LIST
Worth A Look

'Miracle On Western Avenue:' Macy's Spinoffs Coming To Evergreen Plaza
Tinley Park Mayor's Wife Chokes, Police Swoop In To Save Her
Oak Lawn Police Forming Cadet Program
Chicago Police Host In-Person Entrance Exams At City Colleges
Oak Lawn Park District: 'Something Rotten' Community Theatre Tickets On Sale
Hillgrove Tap Now Open In Former 'Tribes' Spot
Moraine Valley Offers Student Info Sessions At Blue Island, Tinley
Oak Lawn Officials Demand Meeting With Gaslight Owners After Reported Problems
Archdiocese of Chicago Hosts Catholic School Job Fair At St. Linus
Oak Lawn Woman Debuts Young Adult Novel
'Back the Blue' Burger Sales To Be Donated To CPD Officer Danny Golden
Registration Still Open For Haas Tour To Benefit Veterans' Memorial
Village Of Mokena: Food Trucks On Front Returns Wednesday
Faculty Changes, Additions Coming For L-W Central 2022-23 School Year
NAWS Pets Of The Week: Bowie and Fiona
Section Of Old Plank Trail From Frankfort To New Lenox To Get Repaved
Manhattan Insurance Agent Makes $10K Donation To New Lenox Food Pantry
Opening Date Set For Flipside Brewing In Tinley Park
Village Of Mokena: Village Board Raises Local Annual Video Gaming Terminal Fees
Village Of New Lenox: Free Disaster Preparedness Training
First Midwest Bank Debit Cards Become Defunct Tuesday: Old National
Mokena Vet 'Kept On Battlefield' With Cancer Treatment At Silver Cross
Find Willy, Win A Kite In Forest Preserve Scavenger Hunt
Home Prices In Will County Skyrocketed In 2022: New Data

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 18
Longtime District 142 Teacher Remembered For Work Ethic, Kind Nature
Angelo Rondinella

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