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Teen Accidentally Shoots Man In Leg Playing With Gun: Cops
Midlothian police are interviewing a 17-year-old male after he allegedly shot a 21-year-old man Thursday evening playing with a gun.
Burbank Cops Believe Car In Fatal Hit-And-Run Is Still In Area
"We really believe the car is still in the area," Burbank police say of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run.
ALSO: Images, Video Released of Vehicle in Fatal Burbank Hit-And-Run
Human Case Of ‘Rabbit Fever’ Reported In Cook County
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of tularemia tied to rabbit exposure in Cook County.
Bank Robbery Suspect In Custody: Lemont Police
Detectives were able to identify a suspect in the robbery which occurred at the TCF Bank in Jewel on State Street on June 14.
ALSO: Bank Robbery At Jewel In Lemont: Report
Orland Park Resident Saves Neighbor's Home From Burning Down
Orland Fire Protection District arrived just in time to put out fire near garage before it spread to the house, thanks to neighbor's call.
Priest Punched By Burglar In Confrontation Caught On Video
Father Matt Compton of St. Thomas More Catholic Church says he will forgive the man he caught breaking in Friday night.
Border Separation Protest Planned For Frankfort
Families Belong Together is a series of nationwide protests, and the village will be the site of one of them later this month.
Cop's Shove Injures Ex-Wife At Lynwood Bar, Video Shows
A recently surfaced video shows Chicago Heights Lieutenant Keith Applequist shove a man into his ex-wife at a bar.
Senior Citizen Dies 10 Days After South Chicago Heights Crash
A 79-year-old Park Forest man died as a result of multiple injuries he sustained in a June 8 crash at Sauk Trail and Chicago Road.
Dist. 124 Wants New Middle School Principal In Place By July
D124 superintendent wants to have a new middle school principal in place for board's approval at their next meeting on July 18.
Community Pulls Together To Save Raccoon Hit By Truck
A raccoon named Beverly was cared for in her final days by residents of a neighborhood by the same name.
New Lenox House Fire Doused With Garden Hose
The fire happened Tuesday afternoon.
Wolf Road Will Close For A Month This Summer
Repairs to the bridge deck over Hickory Creek will close a portion of Wolf Road in Mokena beginning on July 12.
Frankfort Fair Showcases Local Artists, New Arts Group (VIDEO)
Find out how the Frankfort Arts Association wants to introduce residents to a village arts community they might not know about.
Dozens Keep Cool At Frankfort Splash Park (VIDEO)
"It's wet. It's cold. It's hot. It's something to do," said a mom who brought her kids to the water park Saturday.
Lincoln-Way Marching Band To Perform At Chicago White Sox Game
The band's performance helps raise money for an upcoming trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade in California.
Oak Lawn Baseball Presents Check To CFD Juan Bucio’s Sons
"It's just our way of showing the Bucio family, that we as a baseball family, are always here and care for Juan’s boys."
Wrongful Death Suit Blames Silver Cross Surgeon
Carol Stavola had a hernia. Then she died July 9, 2016.
Elevator Constructors Union Taking Apprenticeship Applications
The International Union of Elevator Constructors accepting 800 applications for apprentices starting June 16.
South Suburban Schools Hiring Teachers For 2018-2019 School Year
Patch has rounded up teaching, administrative and other positions available in south suburban school districts for 2018-2019.
Hickory Hills Street Fair Returns For 40th Year
Hickory Hills Street Fair kicks off June 23-24, offering rides, music, food, beer and blocks of handmade arts and crafts.

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Lifestyle Home, Grand Foyer, Heated Stone Floor, Nature Views
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