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ISP Finishes Probe Of Cop Use Of Excessive Force In Teen Beating Video
Illinois State Police turned their findings over to the Cook County State's Attorney that saw an Oak Lawn cop indicted on criminal charges.

• Oak Lawn Cop Shown In Video Punching Teen Facing Charges: Reports

Get Behind The Vest Pancake Breakfast Returns Sunday After Hiatus
The 19th Ward's pancake breakfast, benefiting the Get Behind The Vest initiative, returns Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. John Fisher Church.

Driver Sought After Striking And Injuring Teen, Killing Dog
“We know you tried to give us your information, but we didn’t get it. Will you please come forward,” parents of the injured teen plead.

Southland Fitness Group Bonds Men Together: 'We Don't Have Book Club'
F3, an international fitness craze combines a high-intensity, early-morning workout while creating life-changing results and relationships.

Laughing Kookaburra, Fence Squirrel And Winter Scene: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Homewood Officials Have 'No Doubt' New Retailer Can Fill Walmart Space
Mayor Rich Hofeld expressed displeasure with the surprise nature of the March closure of Walmart, but says the space will be in high demand.

Michael Jordan Makes Record $10M Donation To Make-A-Wish Foundation
The former Chicago Bulls star's donation comes two days before his 60th birthday and is the largest individual gift made to the charity.

Chicago Bears Close On $197.2M Arlington Park Property Agreement
The Bears closed on the 326-acre property this week, but said that there is still no guarantee they will develop it for a new stadium.

Family Of Man Killed By Kia Stolen By Teens Want Accountability: Cops
Donald Carter died after police say his vehicle was hit by a Kia stolen by three 13-year-olds who have been turned over to their parents.

Super Bowl Two-Fer: Frankfort Native Allegretti's Wife Has Twin Girls
Christina Allegretti delivered the two baby girls Sunday morning and FaceTimed with her husband before the Chiefs' championship victory.

OMGPD

Orland Park Man Sought In Nationwide Search Remains At Large: Police
Ex-Hospital Worker Charged With Second Identity Theft
CVS Purse Snatcher Rips Purse Out Of Woman's Hands: Police
Kia Sorento Stolen From Community Parking Lot: Palos Hills Police
Car Stolen, Shots Fired At Victim By Offenders In Tinley Park:Police
Boy Ran In Front Of Bus, No Citations Issued To Driver: Park Forest PD
Body Identified As Missing Tinley Park Man: Coroner

READING LIST
Worth A Look

CPD and CFD Hockey Teams To Play Charity Hockey Game For Danny Golden
Frankfort Chamber Holds Inaugural Women In Business Awards
‘Immense Grief:' Family Reeling After Death Of 7-Year-Old Mokena Girl
Marching Toward The Parade
Oak Forest's 'Favorite Crossing Guard' Loves Bringing Smiles To Others
Windy City ThunderBolts Hiring For 2023 Game Day Positions
New Boutique Offers First In-Store Pop-Up
Old Quarry Cheerleading Named 2023 State Champions
Lemont Junior Woman's Club Offers Self-Defense Class, Mini Photoshoot
7 Individuals, 2 Teams Honored With 'Those Who Excel' Awards: HFHS
Sandburg HS Charity Hoops Event Raises Nearly $3K For Orland Nonprofit
Old Quarry Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Takes Third At State
'Find A Way:' TBI Survivor Brings Boxing, Hope To Parkinson's Fighters
Homewood Police Hiring Lateral, Entry Level Officers
Summit Hill Cheer Team Places Sixth At State Finals
Calumet Country Club Property Annexation Up For Vote In Hazel Crest
Knights Of Columbus 'Tootsie Roll Drive' Yields $3,300 For Non-Profit
District 146 Hiring Substitutes, Custodians, Food Service Staff
'Super Dad' Tinley Park Firefighter Delivers Own Daughter At Home
4 Voting Polling Locations Moved Back Into Homewood Village Limits
H-F Ice Arena Set To Reopen To Public After 'Long Road' Of Renovations
Hazel Crest Board OKs Country Club Land Annexation Amid Protests
Palos Park Police Receive More Effective Tool Against Opioid Overdoses
Joyner Leaving, Saint Xavier University Begins Search For President
'That Truck Saved His Life,' Says Mom Of Injured L-W West Senior

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 13
Priscilla Bernice Erma Overgaard (nee Meyer)
Robert E. Knoerzer "Bob"
Frederick M. Muller “Fred”

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