'A Cat Like No Other' | Butterflies for Beth | 'I Just Want To Win'

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Some Illinois Residents Expected To Receive $95 In Google Settlement
A judge approved payments in the $100 million biometric settlement against Google and officials said 687,000 residents will get money.

A Cat Like No Other': Manhattan Mourns Town's 'Adventure Cat' Novi
A local family's orange barn cat essentially became a small town's mascot, trotting around on adventures and making social calls.

Ridge Lawn Students Honor Teacher With Beautiful Butterfly Tribute
Students remember their late teacher, Beth Webster, who taught them how to spread their wings and fly, with a song and butterfly release.

'Our Highest Priority': Cops Continue Search For Missing Manhattan Man
Police continue to look for Anthony Fehrenbacher, 47, a lifelong Manhattan resident last seen May 26.

Cold Hose Water, Graduating Seniors And Flying In Unison: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Chicago Coalition Aims To Cut Homicides By 80 Percent In 10 Years
The Civic Committee of Commercial Chicago has a one-table approach to curbing violence by partnering with government and community leaders.

'The Lucky One': Taylor Swift Crowns Oak Forest Girl, 11, With Her Hat
Isabella Avila was the fan plucked from the crowd at Taylor Swift's first Eras show at Soldier Field, given Swift's signature hat.

'I Just Want To Win': Orland Park's Top-Ranked Boxer Eyes Title At 11
Leo Ortiz will fight for a national championship this weekend as the nation's No. 1-ranked bantam boxer while feeling no pressure to win.

3 Chicago Chefs From 2 Restaurants Win James Beard Awards
Tim Flores and Genie Kwon from Kasama were named Best Chef for the Great Lakes Region while Damarr Brown from Virtue also was honored.

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

Teens Robbed, Kidnapped, Attacked Victim Before Shooting: Flossmoor PD
Blue Island Man Accused Of Burglarizing Palos Heights Tobacco Shop
Dog Park Confrontation Leads To Assault Charge For Tinley Park Man
2 Shot Outside Of Hickory Hills Restaurant
Catalytic Converters Swiped In Broad Daylight: Palos Hills Blotter
Gun Left In John, Found In Car: Palos Hills Reports
Feds Seize Fake Watches, Sunglasses 'Valued' At $638K In Chicago
New Lenox Residents Hit With Identity Theft: Police Reports
Police ID 2 Suspects In New Lenox Jewelry Store Break-In
Manhattan Police Chief To Retire

READING LIST
Worth a Look

Lemont Softball Heads To IHSA Class 3A Championship Game
South Side Native Named New Principal of Queen of Martyrs School
Movies In The Moonlight Features Newer Family Flicks At Moraine Valley
Bargain Mania Opening In Former Butera Market Space
State To Give $15M For Cleanup Of Tinley Mental Health Center Land
Art On The Green Brings Artists, Community Together
Comicopolis Returns In July, Brings Artists, Vendors To Lockport
Mokena Village Services Will Continue As Normal For Juneteenth Holiday
First Sunset Soiree Concert Kicks Off June 15
HomerFest MegaPass On Sale Until June 21
Mystery Booze Bottle Benefit, Raffle Helps Lemont Animal Rescue
Vision For Manhattan Downtown The Focus Of Community Open House
Fire Causes $50K In Damage To Frankfort Home: Fire District
Lincoln-Way East Boy Scout Rehabs Historic Highway Marker At Central
District 33C Approves One Art Teacher Position For Elementary Schools
Lemont Park District Plans Freedom Days 2023
'I Feel Violated': New Lenox Jewelry Store Owner Shaken By Break-In
Longtime Flossmoor Resident Steps Into New Role With Village, D161

In Memoriam

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 5
Hazelgreen School Mourns Librarian And Teacher Elizabeth M. King
City Of Oak Forest Mourns Retired Longtime Oak Forest Firefighter
Lenore A. Doyle
Robert "Bob" Kramarsk
Emelina P. Canlas-Salud M.D.

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