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'Any Parent Would Do This': Dad Donates Kidney To Daughter
Bob and Emme Ward now share an even deeper father/daughter bond — thanks to a successful kidney transplant.

Families Rally To Help 'Amazing' D117 Teacher Impacted By Stroke
Friends start GoFundMe page for Oak Ridge School teacher, Michael Rafferty, who suffered a stroke in 2020 to help pay for ongoing therapy.

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Patch's 2021 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Patch will select the coolest and scariest Halloween residential display submitted by readers. The winner will get a $100 Amazon gift card.

Medical Equipment Owner Defrauded State Of Medicaid Funding: AG
The Olympia Fields-based company's owner and biller were charged with defrauding the state of more than $600,000 in medicaid funds: Raoul.

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Homewood Vs. Matteson In Location For South Suburban Casino
If Homewood is selected, the casino is slated to be located on Halsted.

Man Attempts 11 Virtual 5Ks In 11 Days For Preserve Program
Lockport resident Richard Fague is participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Harvest Hustle” virtual 5K program.

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