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Markham Teacher Arrested For Bringing Weapons To Dist. 144 School

A first-year Markham teacher was arrested Tuesday after bringing a loaded handgun and a knife to Prairie-Hills Jr. High.

Days After Gun Charge, Felon Led Cops On High Speed Chase: Police
Insane Deuce gang member who picked up a gun charge while driving a hot car in Oak Lawn, led cops on 90mph chase days later, police said.

Marie Newman Seeks Rematch Against Dan Lipinski In IL-3rd
Marie Newman announces second challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski for IL-3rd District seat in the 2020 Democratic primary.

Midwest Waterways Short Film Festival Coming To Downtown Lockport
For guests at the fest, there will be an opportunity to discuss the work between films with the filmmakers.

Bill Addressing Indecency In Correctional Settings Passes Senate
The bill aimed at addressing assaults and indecency against correctional workers is sponsored by Bill Cunningham and Fran Hurley.

'Bungalow Blackout': Vintage Homes Go Lights Out On Earth Day
Homeowners of Chicago bungalows and other vintage homes are challenged to turn off non-essential lights from 8-9 p.m. on April 22.

Leo High School Honors Jim Carollo
Carollo Gets a Call From the Hall

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Flower Truck Loses Load At 95th Street And Cicero Avenue
Durbin's Defrauded By Check Swindlers

Orland Park Man Caught Driving Hot Car Stolen From Driveway: Cops

Men Try To Grab 10-Year-Old Boy On South Side
Peoria Parolee Pinched With Fake Money, Mason Jar Of Pot: Cops
Property Damage Accident, Speeding: Lemont Arrests
Woman Breaks Stained-Glass Windows, Leaves Threatening Note: Cops
Police Warn Residents To Lock Cars After Burglars Hit Tinley
Tinley Police Warn Residents Of Jury Duty Phone Scams
Vandalism At School, DUIs: New Lenox Police Reports
Lockport Police Look To ID Package Thief

Wisconsin Fugitive Captured In Steger Baby Crib

WORTH A LOOK

Oak Lawn Spartan Dominates Social Studies Scholastic Bowl
Shepard students shine at Solo/Ensemble Festival
Orland Park History Museum Explores Brewing in Colonial America
Simmons Declamation Team Makes History
Orland Park Honors Outgoing And Veteran Trustees
Homer District 33C Girls Bowling Team Wins IESA State Finals
Shepard welcomes German exchange students
Richards senior signs with Oakton
EPCHS Receives Perfect Score after Facility Inspection
Beverly Author Discusses New Book 'The Blue Circus' At EP Library
Sertoma Centre Hosts 'Heroes Cook-Off' Featuring First Responders
Lemont High School Honors April Students Of The Month
Old Quarry Students Celebrate March Teacher Of The Month
Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Lilly
Mokena Students To Present At Tech Demonstration
High School Collaborates with Police to Open Opportunities
Oak Forest Ceases Passport Operations
Carson's, Von Maur Openings Seen As Economic Boosters For Orland
Tinley's Cop Car To Get Smashed At Special Olympics Fundraiser
Andrew Student Council Makes Prom Special for Kennedy Students
Franciscan Health nurse receives Daisy Award
Step-Up Days Allow Second Graders To Experience Chelsea School
Frankfort Honors Hickory Creek Wrestling State Champion
LW Marching Band To Perform At 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Lincoln-Way Central Senior Wins $1k Scholarship
Trinity Services staff member named 2019 National DSP of the Year
New Lenox District 122 Bowlers Place At IESA State Finals
Partnership offers new hope to patients with opioid addiction
H-F Student Among Congressional Art Competition Winners
H-F Hockey Youth Give Back With Card For PF Officer Tim Jones
CHSD170's Greenbriar Students Shine at the District Spelling Bee
Homer District 33C Girls Bowling Team Wins IESA State Finals
Wide Choice of Summer Camps from Joliet Montessori School
District 205 Names New Lockport East Principal

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• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 15

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