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Aiding In The Fight From 5,300 Miles Away
Former Mokena police chief, sister sending donated bulletproof vests, other protective gear to Ukrainians battling Russian invasion.

Frankfort Man Found Dead In Will County Jail Was Ex Cop: Police
Robert F. Vaughan was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility Sunday and was found dead later that day, according to WCSO.

Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Trucks Ready To Roll This Summer
Original Rainbow Cone's fleet of ice cream trucks are ready to roll to a neighborhood near you. Book one for your next event.

Ex-Cook County Judge From Palos Charged In Sex Trafficking Sting
Daniel Peters, 66, is charged in connection with "Operation March Sadness" sting.

Willie Wilson Plans Second $1 Million Gas Giveaway At 50 Stations
Dr. Willie Wilson is planning to give away $1 million worth of free gas at 50 gas stations in Chicago and suburbs on March 24.

Father Charged After Toddler Shot Mother With His Gun: Police
According to Dolton officials, the father of the 3-year-old is facing gun charges as he was not allowed to have the gun easily accessible.

Counting Crows, Pat Benatar Among New Lenox Triple Play Lineup
New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann announced the lineup Wednesday for the concert series that runs in June, July and August.

Thousands Welcome Back South Side Irish Parade To Western Avenue
An estimated 260,000 paradegoers lined Western Avenue for the triumphant return of the beloved parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

Fly Like An Eagle, Rail Birds And Swan Lake: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Wow House: Bring The World To You In New Lenox Estate
Wow House: 'Executive Estate' With Marble, Granite Flooring
Wow House: 7-Bedroom Mansion With Top-Of-The-Line Security System
Wow House: Manhattan Home Ideally Designed For Related Living

OMGPD

Several Shots Fired In Burbank, Cops Find Shell Casings
Checks, Debit Card Stolen From Car, Unauthorized Withdrawals Made
Chicago Man Drunk When He Drove Into Homewood Fire Hydrant: Cops
1 Trapped, Seriously Injured After Oak Forest Car Crash: Police
Group Of Kids Responsible For String Of Vandalisms: Police
Catalytic Converter Crime Wave Hits Oak Lawn
Second Man Charged In String of Gas Station Robberies
7 Men Wounded In Mass Shooting On South Side
Chicago Police Sergeant Identified, Death Ruled A Suicide: ME

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Southwest Bulldogs Raise $25K For Childhood Cancer Research
Bettenhausen Lights Up Blue And Yellow In Support Of Ukraine
Oak Lawn Spartan Winter Athletes Win Academic Accolades
Frankfort Park District To Host Inaugural Spring On The Green
Park Forest Youth Mentor Receives Cook County Heroine Award
Metra Announces Dates For Tinley Park 80th Ave. Crossing Repairs
Orland Park Police Donate Extra Bulletproof Vests To Ukraine
Thursday Thoughts With TJ: On Confronting Racism
Most Holy Redeemer 'Raiders Plus Day' Offers Lessons In Inclusion
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Nadine
Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade Raises $100K For CPMF
Palos Hills Accepting Applications For Police Officers
SXU Named 'Military Friendly' School For Third Consecutive Year

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 14
Fund Set Up For Family Of CPD Sgt. Ed Dougherty
Retired Orland Hills Priest Dead After Massive Stroke: Officials
Shirlee Ann Wurster
Katherine M. Donnelly
Gloria Marton
Ronald Ramon Klein Jr.

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