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Smash-And-Grab Robbers Hit Jewelry Store In Chicago Ridge Mall: Police
Chicago Ridge police said the robbers smashed the glass cases at Kay Jewelers and made off with $180,000 worth of jewelry. Watch the video.

July 4 Fireworks Guide 2022: Where To See Them In Illinois
Here's where you can see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs, plus parades, concerts and more.

Lemont Man Running For Congress Has 1995 Sexual Assault Conviction
Eric Carlson, who is seeking the Republican nomination in Bobby Rush's current district, assaulted the woman in 1994.

Tinley Park Company Sends Stocked Ambulance To Ukraine: Report
Trace Ambulance Inc. teamed up with hospitals and government officials to send the vehicle to Ukraine to help during the Russian invasion.

Drugs Suspected In 3 Will County Deaths
The Will County Coroner's Office reported Tuesday three more deaths in Joliet, Romeoville and unincorporated New Lenox.

'Small' Businesses: Young Entrepreneurs' Time To Shine In Manahattan
The Village of Manhattan and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce are helping kids learn about business with a free community event July 9.

Jonathan Jackson Says He's Progressive, Invests Like Trump Republican
KONKOL COLUMN: Jackson holds stock in Blackstone Inc., a Trump-supporting firm accused of worsening America's affordable-housing crisis.

After Supreme Court Decision, Roe V. Wade Remains Law In IL: Pritzker
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on lawmakers to meet in a special session to take swift action to continue to protect women's rights.

Positive West Nile Virus Batches Detected In 7 Illinois Counties: IDPH
State health officials have not reported any human cases so far after 64 people were reported infected last year and five people died.

Duck Family Swim, An Elvis Spider And A Recycling Dog: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

OMGPD

Blue Island Man Handcuffed, Sexually Assaulted Woman For 3 Days: COPS
Justice Man Accused Of Pushing, Punching Motorcyclist
Starter Pistol Fired During Confrontation, Vehicle Damaged: Alsip PD
Pilot Airlifted To Hospital Following Crash In Monee
Deck Fire Thursday In Frankfort Causes Extensive Damage, No Injuries
Charges Filed Against Three Men In Carjacking Case In New Lenox: Cops
Woman Stabbed At Homewood Pizza Place, Police Search For Suspect
3 Arrested In Park Forest, 1 With Outstanding Warrants: Police
Home Intruder Hit Man With Bat, Threatened At Gunpoint: Oak Forest
2 Cars Stolen, 1 Burglarized By Possibly Armed Trio: Flossmoor Police
Armed Employee Drives Away Group Attempting To Steal Car: Midlo Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Papa Hops Softball Tourney Batters Up For Families With Cancer, Youth
Vacation Bible School 'Blasts Off ' At OL First United Methodist
Circle The Date For First Southside Summerfest, Presented By Marist
Baldermann Offers Opinion On Roe V. Wade Ruling
Throwing Gas: Mokena's Daniel Potter Tosses 1st Pitch At Slammers Game
Lincoln-Way Women Business Women Give Back To Others With Scholarships
'Small' Businesses: Young Entrepreneurs' Time To Shine In Manahattan
Village Of Mokena: Mokena ESDA Seeking Officers
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Jojo
'A Long Time Coming': NL Resident Opens Balloon Decor Shop In Town
Bremen Journalism Students Awarded Press Foundation Grant For New Tech
Cell Antennas To Be Installed On Tinley Park Poles, Village Not Happy

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 20
Memorial Planned For EPCHS Coaching Legend John George
Raymond Ronald Blizek
Maryellen Elizabeth Easton
Trinidad Sweeney
Theresa M. Scott (nee DeRouin)
Robert H. Whelan

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