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Officer Shot, Woman Dead After Oak Forest Food 4 Less Shooting
Police said a 21-year-old woman is dead after exchanging gunfire with cops in a Food 4 Less store, leaving an officer in serious condition.

• ‘We Thought It Was Thunder:' Witnesses Recount Food 4 Less Shooting
• Oak Forest Officer Injured In Shoot-Out Remains 'Serious But Stable'
• 21-Year-Old Killed In Shootout Was In Mental Health Crisis: Reports

Thursday Thoughts With TJ: On Baseball And The Community It Can Create
OPINION COLUMN: Patch Editor TJ Kremer has some thoughts on how baseball inspires a sense of community, and why that's a good thing.

Orland Park Trustee Says Kaspar Unfit For Police Board, Pekau Abstains
Trustees will vote whether to kick Scott Kaspar off of 2 appointed boards after they say the candidate made "anti-cop" comments.

Police Chase Ends With Arrest In New Lenox Township: Police
The 25-year-old man from Glendale Heights was arrested after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle.

'I'm No Vigilante,' Tinley Park Mayor Says Of Calumet City Incident
Mayor Thaddeus Jones accused Glotz of abusing his power while searching for his daughter's stolen car, which GPS showed was in Calumet City.

A Photogenic Vulture, Snow Geese And A Robin's Nest: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Orland Park Woman Threw Drink At Bartender Wearing Star Of David: CPD
According to prosecutors, the woman demanded a bartender take off their Star of David necklace during a Nov. 7 incident in River North.

Chicago Heights Robotics Team Raises Funds To Attend World Competition
The Blazin' Bots of Bloom Trail High School don't have enough money to send their entire team, robots and all, to the Dallas competition.

Real Estate

Modern, 3-Step Ranch, High End Amenities, Family Room, Fireplace
Amazing Town Home, Master Suite, Private Balconies, Rec Room, Updates
Wow House: Brick Ranch, Fireplace, Family Room, Updated Bath, Gazebo
Wow House: 'Batter Up' In Mokena Home With Own Batting Cage
Wow House: Unique Ranch Has Private Pond, 'Barndominium' In Manhattan
Wow House: 7-Bedroom Frankfort Mansion With Pond Views On Market
Wow House: Ultra Modern New Lenox Home Completely Renovated In 2020

OMGPD

4-Year-Old Gresham Boy Shot In Cheek: CPD
Battery, Retail Theft, Warrants: New Lenox Police Reports
Man Tried To Sell Pills, Heroin To Undercover Cop: Tinley Park Police
2 Men Tried To Escape Orland Park Police, Had Modified Handguns: OPPD
Police Release Images Of 2 Men Wanted In Tinley Park Armed Robbery
Orland Park Boy, 11, Honored For Raising Money For Ukrainian Refugees
Armed Robber At Large After Tinley Park Speedway Theft: Police
3 Car Crash In Oak Forest Leaves At Least 1 With Minor Injury: Police
Sauk Village Police Arrest Man Accused Of Damaging School Bus: ISP

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Chicago's Declining Tree Canopy Gets Boost With Tree Giveaway
Independence Junior High Boys Basketball Team Snags Conference Title
Will County State's Attorney Contributes $5K To Nonprofit Group HERO
20-Year Legacy Continues For Emily McCabe Musical Theatre Program
Century Junior High Premiers Shrek The Musical
Chicago Heights Girl With Alopecia Bullied After Oscars Joke: Report
South Suburban Charity Hosts First Ever Conference For Women Veterans
Homewood School Tests Plan To Disable Students' Electronics Overnight
Durbin's Express Opens On Oak Park Ave After Former Location Closed
Thornwood Girls Basketball Coach Suspended After IHSA Investigation
Homewood Votes To Recommend Updated Casino Parking Towers
Tinley Park Approves $1.7 Million Sale Of Prior Lincoln-Way Land
Phillips Chevrolet Of Frankfort Owner Elected To BBB Board
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Espinella
Manhattan PD Participating In Drop It And Drive Campaign
Frankfort Park District Presents Community Service Awards
Energy Assistance Program Available To Mokena Residents: Village
Hickory Creek Jr. High Students Visit Washington, D.C.: Photos
Chicago’s Ex-Top Cop Appointed Interim Chief of Willow Springs Police
Planet Fitness Announces Grand Opening Of New Club At Ford City Mall
Hop By Worth Township For Pictures With The Easter Bunny
Beverly/Morgan Park Home Tour Showcases Hetherington Family Architects
Park Lawn Builds Volunteer Bucket Brigade For Weekend Tag Days
Oak Lawn Spartan Ruby Amigon Swings Hot Bat In Cold Spring
Single Game Tickets On Sale For Windy City Thunderbolts 2022 Season
Roadwork On Nebraska Street In Frankfort: Expect Delays, Village Says
Hog Wild Express In Mokena Permanently Closing Sunday

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 4
Oak Lawn State Trooper Paralyzed In Off Duty Accident Dies At 48
Marlene Thometz
Joan M. Shannessy (Kearney)
Angelina J. Valenti (Vitrano)
Theresa "Terry" V. White (Gniadek)
Kerrie A. (Denton) Schulz

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