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No Mow May: Why Some In Mokena Refuse To Mow Their Lawns
Mokena residents who don't cut their lawns in May could face a fine from the Village if the grass is too long or there are weeds.

• No Mow May: Why Some In New Lenox Refuse To Mow Their Lawns

Investigation Uncovers Violations At Evergreen Park Pharmacy: DEA
DEA suspends Evergreen Park Pharmacy's registration, alleging it dispensed excessive opioids to patients not used for medical purposes.

Former Ward Boss 'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak Gets Out Of Prison Quickly
Former 10th Ward Ald. Edward Vrdolyak was released from federal prison to a Downers Grove halfway house more than a year early.

O'Shea Sponsors Suicide Benefits Ordinance For First Responder Spouses
Ald. Matt O'Shea proposes an ordinance to establish death benefits for the surviving spouse and family of CPD and CFD that commit suicide.

Slim Majority Plans To Wear Masks on Transit Despite Lifted Mandates
Poll Results: Nearly 54 percent of Patch readers who replied to an online survey said they would choose to wear a mask on transit, planes.

Oak Forest Woman Killed Husband, Ran Over His Head On Dan Ryan: ISP
According to prosecutors, the husband was clinging to the top of the woman's car while she drove down I-94 Sunday and eventually fell off.

'Lou Can Do' Prison Time On Bribery, Tax Convictions: Judge
Judge tells former Crestwood mayor Lou Presta that his actions have consequences, despite his pleas of age and poor health.

Despite Violence 'Public Health Crisis,' Pritzker Breaks $50M Promise?
KONKOL COLUMN: Pritzker Administration is still pondering how to spend $50 million on anti-violence measures as shooting crisis continues.

Baby Bald Eaglets, An Owl Family And Dazzling Daffodils: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Wow House: French Chateau-Style Fortress On 1.5 Wooded Acres
Wow House: Mokena Mansion With Indoor Basketball Court, 10-Car Garage

OMGPD
Frankfort Man Arrested Following Bizarre Police Chase In Mokena
Palos Hills Man Causes Disturbance, Found Rummaging Through Cars: Cops
Pursuit Of Stolen Car Ends In Crash In Alsip, Gun Found: Police
Traffic Stop Of Suburban Rockford Man Nets Weapon, Flasher Light: Cops
18-Year-Old Called Tinley Park Police Asking For Ride, Lied About Fire
Man Had Loaded Gun Under Driver's Seat: Orland Park Police
2 Men Robbed Group At Gunpoint In Front Of Oak Forest Apartment: Cops

READING LIST
Worth A Look

League of Women Voters Hosting Virtual Forums For IL-06 Candidates
Mokena Family Raises Awareness, Funds For Those With Cystic Fibrosis
Windy City Thunderbolt Exhibition Games Begin At Ozinga Field
Tinley Park Celebrates Small Business Week With 'No Cook' Campaign
Flossmoor, Army Corps To Break Ground On Berry Lane Drainage Project
Orland Park Tattoo Shop Has To Shut Down Due To Zoning Issues: Reports
Whole Foods To Close Englewood Store Six Years After $10M Tax Break
OLCHS Journalism Team Wins Sectional, Places In Top 10 In IHSA Finals
Village Of Mokena Moving Forward With New Police Station
Tinley Park Passes 2023 Budget, Trustee Galante Abstains From Vote
Defending World Champion Chicago Sky Set To Host All-Star Game In July
Eat, Drink, Score Free Sox Tickets At Stoney Point Grill
Village Of New Lenox: Surviving An Active Shooter Event Free Training
Will County To Host Textile Collections Event To Promote Reuse And Recycling
Frankfort Students Create Origami Butterflies For Art Exhibit
Chief Vs. Chief Chili Challenge: Manhattan Chooses A Winner
'Love At First Bite': Crumbl Cookies To Open Mokena Location Friday
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Albert
Chicago Cop Opens Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym In Oak Lawn

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 25
Cynthia Plaster Caster, Who Memorialized Rock Star Penises, Dies At 74
Florence R. Tremmel
Mary V. Stevens Hofer
Marina Barreira
Charles A. Gress
Violet M. Drez
Sharon M. Wanatowicz

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