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Bat With Rabies Found In New Lenox Bedroom
The Will County Health Department confirmed the case on Monday.
South Chicago Heights Police Officer Charged With Battery
The chair of the Prairie State College board of trustees is accused of striking an already wounded man in the arm at a bar.
ALSO: Prairie State Board Member Calls For Chair To Resign After Arrest
Hickory Hills Man Accused Of Carting Contraband Cigarettes
Bridgeview cops find 160 boxes of contraband Newport cigarettes in Hickory Hills man's car in traffic stop, prosecutor said.
22 Dogs, 2 Chickens Found In Abandoned Harvey Home
It's believed that the animals had not been cared for in at least six months.
Policandriotes Leaves Will County's Bench
Policandriotes had been a Will County judge since 2001.
'Bonnie and Clyde' Robbers Hold Up Gas Station In Oak Lawn: Cops
A man and woman, both wearing masks, held up Thornton's gas station at gunpoint early Monday morning taking cash and cigs, cops say.
No Bail For Accused Wife Killer Who Set House On Fire
Hickory Hills man accused of setting house on fire to hide wife's murder ordered held without bail after being extradited to Illinois.
Mokena Fireworks Show Rescheduled For The Fall
Expect a Halloween-themed fireworks display in Mokena months after the original show went off in a hurry.
No Keepataw Parade In Lemont This Year
The committee said it was working hard to resolve the conflicts and plan a bigger and better parade for next year.
Meteors Over Mokena? Watch This Video, Then You Decide
Early perseids? Exploding meteors? Red stars? Mokena residents reported odd behavior in the sky Friday night.
Orland Park Village Board Approves Video Gaming Ordinance, 4-3
Despite a "no" vote on two dueling referenda in the March primary, Orland Park Village Board members approve a video gaming ordinance, 4-3.
Frankfort Adhesives Company Fined Nearly $590K For Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor cited Adhesive Systems Inc. for health and safety violations.
So Long, Freshline Foods, It Was Great
After 47 wonderful years anchoring 95th Street, beloved neighborhood grocery store Freshline Foods closes in Oak Lawn.
City Neighborhood Tours Return To Beverly This Weekend
This weekend's "Chicago for Chicagoans" walking tour will give neighborhood lovers an historical and contemporary look at Beverly.
Frank Lenti Hired As Football Advisor At St. Laurence
The 11-time state champion Mount Carmel coach will be an advisor with the St. Laurence football program during the upcoming season.
More Extras Needed For Another Movie Filming In Lemont
Extras are needed on Friday, Aug. 10 for the filming of "Into the Devil's Reach."

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