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Reviewing the week's top stories.
Reviewing the week's top stories. (Patch Graphic)

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

CCTP Campaign Cash Shows Relationship Between Donors, Government
Neither donors nor candidates want to talk about the $47,099 CCTP raised for elections campaigns in 2018. That's troublesome, experts say.

They Met While Pushing Wheelchairs During South Side Irish Parade
Meet Robert and Diana Serb, who met while pushing wheelchairs down Western Avenue at the 1994 South Side Irish Parade.

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Manhattan Contractor Defrauded Plainfield Homeowner: Complaint
A woman paid Adam Gleason $4,000 for a fence installation in October 2018 but he didn't perform the installation, according to a complaint.

Parolees Nabbed By Burglary Task Force In Palos Hills: Cops
The two men were under surveillance by a burglary task force when they were observed walking out of house carrying stolen loot, cops said.

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Ignatius Fired Gay Teacher In 2017 — Has Anything Changed Since?
A former teacher shares more about being "outed" and harassed for being gay, reporting a student for sexual assault and then getting fired.

Fat Johnnie's Legend Teddy Pawlikowski Dies
Teddy worked for his father at the legendary hot dog stand at 72nd and Western for more than 25 years.

Son Stabs Mom To Death, Seriously Injures Sister In Lyons: Police

Lyons man faces first degree murder and attempted first degree murder charges in brutal stabbings, police said.

WORTH A LOOK

"Mamma Mia!" To Be Held At Lincolnway East
Operation Patriot Paws Holds Fundraiser In Frankfort
Indian Trail First Graders Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Lincoln-Way East Cheerleading State Champs Honored By Village
South Suburban Humane Society Comes To Homewood
PSC Puts Tuition Hike Vote On Hold, Will Hold Budget Workshop
Lemont Garden Club Celebrates 70 Years
Lemont Students Win Award From Rep. Lipinski
Drug Possession, Theft: New Lenox Arrests
Friends Of The New Lenox Library Plan Spring Gala
Lincoln-Way West Presents 'The Little Mermaid' As Spring Musical
Manhattan Weather Channel Announces Weather Awareness Video
Video: Richards make blankets for pediatric cancer patients
Respect Week at Eisenhower
D218 students named to All-SSC Honors Band
District 123 Student Raises Top Dollar for A.H.A.
D218 curriculum director wins Administrator of the Year
Mardi Gras at Shepard
One team mentality leading the Cyclones this season
'Deconstructing the Diva' Explores Iconic Women Singers At MVCC
Lincoln-Way Collects Items For Children With Cancer
Whole Foods Market Opens in Evergreen Plaza
Nominate An Outstanding Alumnus For The EPCHS Hall of Fame
Meijer Debuts Consumer Drug Take-Back Program
EPCHS Concert Band Places 1st Overall at Midwest Music Festival
South Suburban College Art Exhibit Features EPCHS Artwork
Orland Park Bakery Pumps Out 65,000 Paczki
La Voute Holds Blarney Bar Crawl Fundraiser For Humane Society
District 230 Band Showcase featuring U of I guest conductor
A True Cinderella Story Benefits Children with Cancer
Dist. 135 Budget: What Orland Needs To Know For Monday's Meeting
Memory Cafe For People With Dementia Opens This Month
Tinley Park Mom Stephanie Pyrzynski: Someone You Should Know
Students Compete in 24-Hour Hack Challenge
Cyclones aiming to go far with strong arms and team attitude
SD170 Meetings Detail Summer Projects at Grant/Jefferson Schools
Chicago Heights Fireman Braves Pink Paw Patrol Bedding
CHSD170's Chess Team Shines at the IESA State Finals

TICKET NETWORK

Hamilton, Billy Idol, WWE Raw: Save On Chicagoland Event Tickets

LENTEN FISH FRY GUIDE

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2019

IN MEMORIAM

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