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Mokena Couple Faces Charges On PPP Loan Scam Of More Than $1M: Report
Jennifer, Joseph Wirtz fraudulently obtained $1.1 million in PPP loans, according to the charges of wire fraud, money laundering and theft.

Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired Bachelor Party Went Viral
Jake Mazanke and 18 buddies arrived in Atlanta dressed like former Bears coach Mike Ditka, but never expected the reception they received.

$1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Tinley Park
The winning ticket was for the Saturday, Nov. 19 drawing, lottery officials said.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2022 Tour O' Holiday Lights
Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2022 tour o' lights.

Fire Damages Tinley Park Food Pantry, Resale Shop
A working sprinkler system saved the building from heavier damage, but Together We Cope and Nu2u resale will be closed for possibly weeks.

Missing Frankfort Square Man: Police Search Planned Saturday
50 to 70 trained search and rescue volunteers and law enforcement officers will search Frankfort Square and surrounding areas on Saturday.

64-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot With 'Ghost Gun' In Green Lake Woods
A Calumet City man has been charged in the fatal shooting. Cook County Sheriff's Police said the serial number had been removed from the gun.

OMGPD

New Details Emerge From Chicago Ridge Mini-Mart Armed Robbery
Burglar Steals Cash, Smokes From Palos Heights Gas Station: Police
Chicago Ridge Teen Slain In Hazel Crest

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Cook County Property Tax Bills Now Available Online To Local Residents
'Christmas Is For Kids Toy Drive' Keeps Kevin Dowling's Memory Alive
Palos Lions Club Begins Sale Of Wreaths, Wisconsin Trees For Holidays
Markham Animal Clinic Sets Opening Date For Homewood Location
Dream Team: Bookie's Reopens In Shared Space With The Rock Shop
Chicago Christian High School Students Leo Club Helps Kids with Cancer
A Conversation With The 'World's Tallest Elf'
Lemont Fire Chief Frank Jareczek Retires
LHS Offers Spring Semester SAT Prep Classes
Send Your Letters To Santa Via Frankfort Park District
Phillips Chevrolet Frankfort Donates $19K To American Cancer Society
City Lights Orchestra Performs Holiday Classics At Most Holy Redeemer
Worth Township Christmas Cares Seeks New Toy And Clothing Donations

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 21
Susan M. Nemec (nee Plese)
James M. Cummings
Obituary: Marlyn Jay Noteboom
James Leon Gillund
Randall R. “Randy” Pahr
Dolores M. Kramarski nee Bladowski

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