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'I Am Afraid Nick Is Actually Going To Kill Me:' Mokena Victim
Shorewood resident Nicholas Sarich has two new Will County warrants out for his arrest.
Crash Shuts Down 159th Street In Orland, At Least 2 Injured
Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash near 159th Street and 91st Avenue in Orland Hills.
Festivus 2019: Orland Park Airs Its Grievances
From no snow on the holidays to crime at the mall, Orland Park residents have gathered around the pole to discuss.
Harvey Police Release Photo Of Man Wanted In Deadly Harvey Home Invasion
Police said on Dec. 18. the suspect went to 33-year-old Antwan Hawthorne’s apartment with the intent to kill him.
1 Dead In Christmas Night Hit-And-Run
The person who died at a busy intersection in Harvey has not been identified.
Brother Starts GoFundMe For Sister Battling Cervical Cancer
At 26, Kylie McElheny wasn't prepared to hear the three awful words — "you have cancer." Her brother is helping her fight back.
Food Pantry Coordinator Has Cancer, Here's How You Can Help
Robin Kassis, the coordinator of the Orland Township Food Pantry, is fighting triple negative breast cancer.
Gold Coin Worth Nearly $2K Dropped Into Salvation Army Kettle
Someone dropped a 1923 $20 Double Eagle gold coin into a red kettle outside the Jewel-Osco at 17117 S. Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.
Family Facing Medical Challenges Wins New Car
Jeannette Farris and her husband, Anthony, have two kids, Matthew and Jaden, who suffer from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Take The Illinois Patch 2019 Holiday Tour O' Lights
Patch has rounded up the best residential Christmas light displays in Chicagoland.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Beautiful Garden Behind Flossmoor Home With Workout Room, Bar
This gigantic home on Ashley Oaks Lane also features a spa in the master bedroom and elegant formal dining room.

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• 2 Accused Of Doing Drugs In Walgreens Parking Lot
• Residential Burglary, Car Stolen: Mokena Police Reports
• Liquor Store Burglars Nabbed With Cigs, Cash, Booze: Police
• Jewel's Loss Control Agent Punched In Face: Homewood Blotter
• Hooded Bandits Rob Cell Phone Store At Gunpoint: Police
• Shots Fired In Parking Lot Of Hooters In Lansing
• Car Thief Found In Chicken Restaurant With Key To Hot Car: Cops
• Woman Accused Of Stealing Victims' Wallets At Panera: Police
• Car Burglary, Thefts: Mokena Police Reports

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WORTH A LOOK

• Tinley Wish Delivers Gifts To 7 Local Families
• 'Illegal Inducement' Complaint Leveled Against Racino Planner
• Pension Woes Sink Oak Lawn's Credit Rating to 'Junk Level'
• Pop's Snack Shop Opens In Homewood
• 'Angel' Gives Police Officer $1,000 For 'Working on Christmas'
• Silver Cross Announces Medical Staff Appointments
• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Mama Mia
• Ellie's Café Closing For Good At End Of Year
• Pet Of The Week At Homewood Adoption Center: Tide
• Lemont Family's Christmas Village Features Hundreds Of Pieces
• Wisconsin Favorite Cousins Subs Opens In Evergreen Park
• Frankfort Square Wildcats Football, Cheer Have Successful Seasons

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 23
• James Heffernan, South Side Irish Parade Founding Member, Dies

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• Zemsky's Plans 2 Job Fairs For New Evergreen Park Store

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