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New Lenox Principal Finds Slivers Of Sunshine In Difficult Journey
Emily Schissler takes a one-day-at-a-time approach to raising her daughter with special needs after losing another daughter in 2015.

Parents Demand Footage After Chicago Heights Middle Schooler Dragged
Cell phone video shows an incident where a girl was dragged by 2 administrators, but the family's lawyer said they need a clearer picture.

Laughing Bird, Nosy Squirrel And WW2 Plane: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Sheriff Searches For 1 More Juvenile In Homewood Acres Vandalism
1 boy has already been arrested in the incident but 1 is still at large after officials said the duo left, changed clothes and came back.

• Arrest Made In Homewood Acres Fire Station Vandalism: Sheriff

Orland Park Lifeguards Honored For Rescuing Young Boy On Memorial Day
The group of teenagers was given the Lifesaving Award for their efforts in spotting and saving the boy at Centennial Park Aquatic Center.

No Bond For Oak Lawn Father Of Shaken Baby: Judge
Edward Janiszewski, 37, of Oak Lawn, is ordered held without bond on first-degree murder charge in the death of his 8-week-old daughter.

• Oak Lawn Dad Accused of Shaking 8-Week-Old Baby Faces Homicide Charge
• Oak Lawn Baby Dies, Father Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse

Wind Creek Breaks Ground On 70,000 Square Foot South Suburban Casino
The casino is now slated to open in 2023, with construction delayed almost a year due to COVID-19 supply chain issues and planning setbacks.

'Shrinkflation’ Hits Illinois Food, Other Goods Amid Record Prices
With the state's inflation rate at 7.2 percent in April, local residents may have seen food prices rise while the quantity of goods shrinks.

'Most Unwanted' Lanternfly Hasn't Arrived In IL, But Could Surface
The colorful insect with speckled wings should be killed on sight if seen, and has the potential to damage plants and other wildlife.

Real Estate

Manhattan Updated Home On 11 Acres Features Stocked Pond, Fountain
Mokena Log Cabin Offers Unique Opportunity, Priced To Sell At $169K
Luxurious Frankfort Country Club Estate Offers Privacy At $1.49M
Wooded New Lenox Custom-Built Home Offers Privacy, Luxury at $1.25M

OMGPD

Palos Heights Man Arrested With Child Pornography: Orland Park Police
Man Surrenders After 6-Hour Standoff With Police In New Lenox
Body of Man With Cord Around Neck Found In Ford City Parking Lot
South Suburban Residents Tied To Life Insurance Scheme: Feds
2 Armed Robberies Reported In Mt. Greenwood, Witnesses Describe Teens
Chicago Police Officer, Suspect Shot In Englewood During Traffic Stop
No Injuries In Tinley Park Car Crash Sunday: Officials
Elgin Man Accused Of Firing Gunshot During Argument With Girlfriend

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Worker Shortage Postpones Most Holy Redeemer Parish Carnival
South Suburban Bowling Duo Takes Lead In National Competition
Flossmoor Resident Debuts 'Flossmoor, Once More' Village Anthem
D218 Board hires Dr. Jennifer Pollack as new Shepard Principal
Former Orland Bowl Property Could Become Tesla Dealership: Planners
Public Art Project Showcases The Smiling Faces Of Homewood-Flossmoor
Referendum Would Allow District 140 Access To Cash To Build New School
New Lenox Police Install License Plate Reader Cameras To Solve Crimes
Orland Park Land Near I-80 In Running For '$10 Billion' Project: Pekau
Homewood Rehab Center Fined For Not Providing Clean Towels: IDPH
Garden Center Services Opens Resale Shop In Mount Greenwood
Manhattan First Responders Get Respirator Masks From New Lenox Firm
The Center in Palos Park Seeks Donated COVID-19 Tests For Summer Camps
Mokena Native, 38, Killed In Las Vegas Crash Was A Loving Family Man
Tinley Park To Honor National Guard For Help With Vaccination Center
Homewood Rehab Center Fined For Not Providing Clean Towels: IDPH
Police To Distribute Free Bike Helmets To Palos Park Kids
Chicago Police Officer Shot In Englewood Leaves Hospital
'Double Treble ' Performs Benefit For Worth Township Foundation
NAWS Pet Of The Week: Elvis
Village Of Frankfort Welcomes New Police Officer
Sears Hires Group To Help Sell Former Orland Square Mall Store: Report

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 6
Services Announced For Kenneth McClain, Oak Forest Man Found In Creek
Memorial Service Set For Joseph 'Joe' Timm, 56
Mary Lou "Mitzi" Ekert
Robert R. Fuesel
Laura J. Hestroffer
Patricia I. Copeland

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