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Little Company Of Mary Reaches Merger Deal With OSF HealthCare
New healthcare entity to be renamed OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center when merger takes effect in February 2020.
One Injured In Frankfort House Fire: Fire District
The home didn't have working smoke detectors, the district said.
Fetal Remains Found Inside Car Owned By Abortion Doctor In Dolton
Fetal remains were found inside a car stored in Dolton on Wednesday. The car was owned by deceased abortion doctor Ulrich Klopfer.
Oak Lawn Village Board Will Meet To Discuss Deetjen's Fate
The Oak Lawn Village Board will meet on Oct. 14 to discuss possible action against village manager following alleged hit-and-run.
Sentencing Date Set For Sonntag As Attorneys Ask For New Trial
Cook County judge sets sentencing date of Nov. 7 for James Sonntag, who was convicted of possessing child pornography.
Bank Robbery Reported At US Bank In Mt. Greenwood
The FBI says the man who pulled off a heist at the bank near 111th and Kedzie on Tuesday is also responsible for a bank robbery in Berwyn.
FBI Crime Stats: Where New Lenox Stands
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See the crime reported in New Lenox.
6-Time Lemont Criminal Sues Glasgow For Right To Own Gun
The lawsuit was recently filed at the Will County Courthouse.
River Oaks Center Reopens After 2 Hurt In Drive-By Shooting
According to CBS Chicago, Calumet City police said investigators believe the shooting was not a random act and wasn't connected to the mall.
Church Addresses Concerns Over Homeless Shelter In Orland Park
Hope Covenant Church Pastor Jon Fogel talks more about the operations behind their Tuesday night homeless shelter.
Recreational Pot Shops Banned In Orland Park
Orland Park trustees voted to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries in the village.
Patch's 2019 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Patch's annual guide to the coolest and scariest Halloween residential displays in the Chicago area.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Prairie Style Home In Flossmoor Estates Was Built In 1910
Find vintage charm in this home on Brassie Avenue.

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• Burglar Uses 'Found Keys' To Let Himself Into Home: Police
• Driver Charged In Accident Where Mail Carrier Was Ejected
• Hospital Visitor Screams Obscenities, Runs Past Security: Police
• Three Employees Arrested After Compliance Checks In New Lenox
• Mokena Man Threatened County Clerk Employees: Police
• Driver Charged With DUI After Crash In Lemont: Cops
• Man Charged In Sexual Assault Of Woman In Field Near His Home
• Dozens Of Cars, Home Burn In Fire At Junk Yard In Blue Island
• Man Choked Girlfriend '4 or 5 Times 'Til She Got The Point': Cops

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• Advocate Christ Paints The Town Pink For Breast Cancer
• Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week of Oct. 7
• 'Mercy Home Hero' Chicago Marathoner Lived There As Teen
• NAWS Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Ricky And Lucille
• 11 Beverly/Morgan Park Sites On Open House Chicago Tour
• Charity Sewing At The Quilter's Trunk: Bev Biz Beat
• Settlement In Tinley Park Water Lawsuit Approved By Trustees
• Dennis McKinnon Gives Marian Football Players Life Advice
• New Lenox Toastmasters Celebrates 10th Anniversary
• Tod Kamleiter Named New Flossmoor Police Chief
• Chicago Heights Helps Complete Construction Find New Home in City
• Heart Transplant Hopeful Takes 2-Mile Survival Walk
• RelaDyne Opening New Distribution Center In Chicago Heights
• Tru Foods Opening Soon In Lemont
• Applications Open For 2020 Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy
• DeLuca to Seek Re-Election for State Representative
• Pediatric Cancer Patients Rock Advocate Children's Fashion Show
• Orland Park Senior Recognized As National Hispanic Scholar
• Best Pizza: Pick Your South Side Favorite In Bracket Showdown

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of October 7

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