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'To Know Dave Was To Love Dave': Oak Lawn Native Wills Dies At 58
Dave Wills, an Oak Lawn Community High School Hall of Famer and long-time radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays, died early Sunday in his sleep.

Simultaneous Brush Fires In Homer Glen Cause Multiple Agency Response
No firefighters or civilians were injured in the brush fires on Thursday.

Southsiders Honor Fallen CPD Officer With Thanks And Gratitude
Thousands line streets in a show of respect for 32-year-old Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, who was laid to rest Thursday.

Your 2023 South Side Irish Parade Survival Guide
Everything you need to know about the South Side celebration that takes over Western Avenue on Sunday, March 12.

'Jake Made Us Laugh:' Friends Mourn Palos South Student
GoFundMe started for the family of Jake Kaminski, 13, who died in a ski accident Saturday in Wisconsin.

Corned Beef For IL Catholics On St. Patrick's Day? Depends On Location
Some dioceses around Illinois have offered a special dispensation allowing for the eating of meat on March 17 but Chicago is holding firm.

State Rep. Pushes Legislation To Get Village Mental Health Center Land
Rep. Tim Ozinga has introduced two bills aimed at assisting the Village of Tinley Park in acquiring the Tinley Mental Health Center land.

Founder Of Chicago Beef Shop That Inspired 'The Bear' TV Show Dies
Mr. Beef, the no-frills sandwich joint in Chicago's River North, has been a neighborhood staple for decades.

She Said Yes! Flyover Proposal At Manhattan's Irish Fest Steals Hearts
She's THE Faye! Emily "Faye" Brown and her now-fiancé Adam Seidler were the talk of the town Saturday at Irish Fest.

OMGPD

4 Men Wanted In Robbery Of Armored Truck In Orland Park: FBI
'Funny Money' Passed At Toy And Hobby Store: Police
2 Smith and Wessons Stolen From Unlocked Cars In Palos Hills
Man, 74, Found Fatally Shot In Car At Monee Police Department
NL Man At Irish Fest Kicks Cop, Tries To Kick Out Squad Windows: PD
South Suburban Residents Scammed $742K In COVID-Relief Funds: FEDS

READING LIST
Worth A Look

ALDI Returning To Oak Forest, Building Anew: City
Old Man Marzullo’s Pitchfork Justice
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Coming To Tinley Park This Summer
Thousands Flock To Oak Park Avenue For Tinley Irish Parade: Photos
Orland Park Police Department Earns Highest Level of Accreditation
Abandoned Dog 'King' Back With Owner After Touching Reunion
Fatburger Is Back In Orland Park, With NBA Star Owners
Applications Now Open For Evergreen Park Summer Internships
Moraine Valley Offers 350 Scholarships For 2023-2024 School Year
Palos Park Police Offer Scam Prevention Seminars For Older Adults
Manhattan To Display 'Moving Wall' Veterans Memorial
Campaigning At Non-Profit Event? Frankfort Residents Raise Concerns
Sen. Bill Cunningham Introduces Measure To Curb Problem Sports Betting
Easter Basket Drive Hosted By Lemont Girl Scout Troop
Photos: Bright Skies, Smilin' Eyes At Oak Forest Fleadh Parade 2023
Celebrate Women's History Month In March At The Oak Lawn Library
ArtWorks Festival Planned March 18 At Lincoln-Way East
Tulips In The Park Planned At Heritage Park
Palos Park Police Offer Scam Prevention Seminars For Older Adults
IT System Outage Planned At Moraine Valley Over Spring Break
Oak Lawn Park District Gets $600,000 Grant For Wolfe Wildlife Refuge
Tinley Park Unveils Final Vision, Developer For Harmony Square

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 6
Robert T. Pehanich
Joseph E. Ritter
Ronald J. Fara
Elenor Ann Hawley (nee Turk)
Dorothy D. Ray
Jake Aidan Kaminski
Charles T. Spencer Sr

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