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2 Shot In Dispute Over Gold Chain, Bullet Pierces Restaurant’s Window
The dispute started in the Menards parking and carried over to the Patio, police say. A diner tells what it was like inside the restaurant.

Orland Park's Martinez Follows His Own Path On Pro Golf Tour Journey
The Carl Sandburg graduate never dreamed of a life in golf, but when injuries sidetracked his original plan, he followed a new course.

Farm Flag, Moon Over The Cemetery And A Grateful Grad: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Memorial Day 2023: Parades, Remembrances Planned Around Illinois
As the nation pauses to honor veterans, communities around the greater Chicago area will host events to commemorate fallen heroes.

Manhattan Teen Crash Victim 'A Miracle,' Walks At Graduation
Brenden Wetzel was critically injured in a crash in February 2023. Things are looking up—way up—for the Manhattan teen.

Tinley Mayor 'Deeply Saddened' By Teen Mob; 'Tighter Controls' To Come

Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz said attendees at town events should expect stricter security protocol after a flash mob at a carnival.

• Hundreds Of Teens Mob Tinley Carnival, Police Cancel Event

119 Children Reported Missing In Illinois: Have You Seen Them?
On National Missing Children's Day, authorities are asking the public if they have information on the children. "No detail is too small."

Mokena Police Sergeants Seek More Than $5M In Unpaid Overtime: Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims the village has failed to pay overtime for 10 years, which is costing Mokena taxpayers $30,000 in interest per month.

Lewis University Retiring 'Bedcheck Charlie' Mascot
The university will still be "the Flyers," Skonicki said.

SUMMER ROUNDUPS

2023 Summer Festival Guide For Chicago, Suburbs
Get Ready To Splash This Summer At Illinois Water Parks
Cruise Nights, Classic Cars: Illinois Car Show Round-Up
Fresh, Local Food: Illinois Farmers Market Guide 2023

OMGPD

Bystander Shot In 'Terrible Scene' Outside South Holland Church: PD
Palos Hills Resident Swindled Out Of $8,000 In ‘Amazon Account Scam’
Robbers Cut Hole In Wall, Enter And Rob Jewelry Store: Oak Lawn Police
2 Women Using Counterfeit Money Hit New Lenox Businesses: Police
Arson Suspected In Oak Forest House Fire: Officials
Driver Charged With DUI After Another Crash At US 52 And Baker: ISP
DCFS Worker Stole $1.6M From Agency, Used Money For Gambling: Feds
Attempted Murder Charges Pending After Romeoville Officer Shot
19-Year-Old Charged With Reckless Homicide After Fatal April Crash
Several Burglaries Reported Tuesday In Lemont Township: Sheriff
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting At Villa Court Apartment Complex
Chicago Ridge Cop Hit By Teen Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop: Police
Lemont Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Reaching 85 MPH: Cops
2 People Charged In O'Hare Airport Baggage Claim Brawl: Police
Dreadhead Cowboy 'Threw An Elbow' at Officer In Confrontation: Police

READING LIST
Worth a Look

RidgeFest Called Off For Safety and Security Concerns
Cavalcade Of Planes Planned At Clow International Airport
Village 'Relieved' At State's Action On Tinley Mental Health Land
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights Return For Summer 2023
Pretty In Pink, Orland Park Rainbow Cone Now Officially Open
Tinley Park To Offer Free Trolley To Beer And Wine Spots
Flossmoor Summer Schedule Packed With Fun For All
Beloved Couple, Foundation To Lead Overhaul Of Orland's Schussler Park
Frankfort Bowl Closing Its Doors At End Of June
Lockport Cemetery Expansion Approved By City Council
Oak Hill Commemorates 'Unknown' Civil War Soldier On Memorial Day
Catholic Cemeteries Mark 2023 Memorial Day With Field Masses
Lemont FBLA Sending Nine Students To National Competition In Atlanta
Frankfort Fishing Derby Planned For June 24
Oak Lawn Police Ask Residents To Register Door Cameras With Village
Palos Park Bat Tests Positive For Rabies
Lemont Holds 150th Anniversary Commemoration On June 9
Homer Township Library Awarded $60K Grant From IL Secretary Of State
Most Holy Redeemer Cancels Parish Carnival Out Of 'Safety Concerns'
New York Times Bestselling Author Elizabeth Berg Visits EP Library
Farm Fresh Goodness Returns to 95th Street Farmers Market

In Memoriem

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 22
Obituary: William C. Kettman
Andrew "Andy" Klimkiewicz
Laura “Mama” Morales
Margaret Miller
Pamela Lynn Sumner
Obituary: Myrtis M. Murray

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