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Advocate Aurora Announces National Merger With Atrium Health
The new organization will serve 5.5 million patients across Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.

Chicago Ridge Man Apologized To Mom After Stabbing Dad 11 Times: Cops
New details emerge about Chicago Ridge stabbing, where a 21-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder of his father.

Ghost Tour Explores Chicago's Clown Cemetery 'Showmen's Rest'
Graveside Paranormal and Paranormal Radio team up to offer two summer ghost tours May 21 and June 18 exploring Chicago's most haunted spots.

High School Students Raise Money For Frankfort Girl With Brain Tumor
Students at Oak Forest High School raised $1,000 for Maggie DeVries, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in January.

Violent Crime, Economic Recovery, Taxes Top Issues In Gov. Race: Poll
Patch Poll Results: Nearly 4 in 10 of poll respondents indicated they would not vote for a candidate who disagrees with them on abortion.

Comedy Stars Join Second City's Board To Offer Artistic Support
"We all believe that comedy is better off with a vital Second City," Stephen Colbert said.

Mom Wants More Police Effort To Find Missing Daughter: Report
According to reports, a Park Forest mother and multiple other mothers whose children have gone missing asked police for more help.

Napping Gosling, Fringed Tulip And Dog Bench: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Wow House: Rustic Ranch In The Heart Of Manhattan
Wow House: Rare Listing For Home Located In Heart Of Downtown Mokena
Wow House: Custom-Built Mansion On Private Lake In Frankfort

OMGPD

2 Arrested In Oak Lawn Home Invasion Targeting Elderly Woman: Police
1 Shot In Apparent 'Road Rage' Incident In Oak Lawn: Chief
Battery, Aggravated DUI, Warrant Arrest: New Lenox Police Reports
Man Killed In Armed Robbery ID'd By Will County Sheriff's Office
Frankfort Man Sentenced to 25 Years For Sexual Assault Of A Child
1 Injured After Crash Sunday: Oak Forest Police
1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Two-Vehicle Crash Saturday In Manhattan
Serious Crash In South Chicago Heights Between Car And Motorcycle: PD
Man Charged At Country Club Hills Officer For Not Driving Him Home: PD
2 Men Arrested On Gun Charges In Orland Park Mall Parking Lot: Police
Man Who Stole Sonic At Gunpoint Still At Large: Chicago Heights Police
Shooting Death Of Flossmoor Man In University Park Ruled Homicide: ME
Group Stole Fancy Champagne From Orland Park Binny's, 2 Arrested: OPPD
Man Fought With Cops, Broke Officer's Radio: Homewood Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Visitation Set For Mia Maro, Crisis Center Speaks Out On Teen's Death
EPCHS Announces Senior Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Oak Lawn Police Accepting Applications For Full-Time Patrol Officer
Lincoln-Way Teens Can Work Out For Free At Planet Fitness In New Lenox
Mokena Fire Protection District To Host Annual Family Fun Day June 4
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Darcie
Northwestern-Palos Hospital Scores 'A' On Leapfrog Hospital Grade
Chicago Cubs Coach And Former EP Mustang Jim Adduci's Number Retired
Motion Tries, Fails To Allow Above-Ground Pools In Flossmoor: Board
Frankfort Police To Offer Ruse Burglary Prevention Program
Village Of New Lenox: 'Seniors With Sole' Older Adults Summer Walking Program
Tinley Park Benches On The Avenue Return With Lion, Fish, Cat Designs
Summit Hill Jr. High Scholastic Bowl Team Places 5th In State
Police Officers Receive Distinguished Duty Awards During Board Meeting
Oak Forest Family Dental To Move Into Former Title Loans Building
New Tinley Park Starbucks Open For Business In Former Bank Location
20 Chicago Area Deacons To Be Ordained, 8 From South Suburban Parishes

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 9
Anthony M. Nicosia
Lois Skillen

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