VFW Quashes 'Dangers of Islam' Talk / LW Can't Afford to Pay for High School / Missing Sex Offender Taunts Cops / Stanley Cup Comes to Lemont

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Oak Lawn VFW Shuts Down Tea Party’s ‘Dangers of Islam’ Event

• Post commander tells Tea Party group, “It ain’t what we’re about,” after learning content of “educational seminar.”

‘We Cannot Have 4 Schools Open,’ Says D210 Board Member

• Lincoln-Way Board of Education trustees said Wednesday that they anticipate a formal decision will be made in 30 to 60 days.

‘I Am Disappointed,’ LW Grad Tells School Board. ‘Figure This Out’

• A former student delivers a strong message to the District 210 Board of Education at Wednesday night’s financial presentation.

Missing Sex Offender Playing Cat-and-Mouse Game With Cops

• Summit Police say they have talked to sex offender by phone, but he won’t tell them where he’s at.

On ‘Scott Darling Day,’ Goalie Brings Stanley Cup Home to Lemont

• Village of Lemont honors Chicago Blackhawks goaltender with a day and a street named in his honor.

Frankfort Teen Used Police Radar Board to See How Fast He Could Drive: Cops

• The board topped out at 50 mph, police said.

Squatter Masterminds Arrested in Beverly, Morgan Park Raids: Authorities

• Four face felonies in squatter scheme, two remain at large, Cook County State’s Attorney says.

What the Cluck? Orland Man Cited for Keeping Chickens: Police

• The man explained he bought the three chickens for his children, police said.

He’s Off! Marist Teacher Begins 1,004 Mile Bike Ride

• Owen Glennon pushed off from Esopus, NY, Sunday on long-distance bike trek to raise money for Marist High School’s scholarship fund.

Swastikas Found on Israeli Flag in Homer Glen

• The man found the symbols on a flag outside his home on June 13.

Retired City of Chicago Employee Claims $1M Illinois Lottery Prize

• Edward Casper steps forward after winning $1 million in the St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle drawing on March 18.

Trial for Former Deputy Fire Chief Charles Sopko Begins July 20

• Did he know about his wife’s financial wrongdoings? A judge will decide.

Loaded Gun Found in Homer Glen Man’s Carry-On Bag at Midway

• It’s the 13th gun found at Midway this year.

• Masked Robber Knocks Off Chase Bank Branch: FBI
• Mokena Woman Lashed Out at Deputies For Taking Too Long to Help Bleeding Husband: Cops
• Thousands of Dollars in Electronics Stolen from Orland Park Apartment Building
• Couple Uses Stolen Credit Card To Buy Gold Crucifix: Prosecutors
• Women Nabbed After Grabbing Vodka at Food Mart: Prosecutors
• Turtle Man Jailed For Alleged Illicit Animal Deals
• Tinley Park Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct For Dirty Deed: Cops
• Singer’s Stolen Van Possibly Involved in Best Buy Break-in: Police
• Palos Heights Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Attempted Burglary
• Midlothian Bank on South Cicero Robbed Friday
• Former Airman Sticks Up Alsip Gas Station: Prosecutor

WORTH A LOOK

• Military Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Midway Airport
• Beverly Contractor Named In Home Repair Consumer Fraud Suit
• Lemont Man Charged In Accident That Seriously Injured Elderly Couple

GOOD NEWS

• Marquette Bank Awards Scholarships to 60 Local Graduating Seniors
• Lincoln-Way East Softball Coach Receives Top Recognition
• Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Five-Star Safety Rating

FOURTH OF JULY

• Chicago on Alert for All Manner of Violence this Fourth of July Weekend
• Your Independence Day Weekend Weather
• Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction

LOCAL VOICES

• Richards Softball Raises $3,000 at Pink and Gray Game
• Oak Lawn VFW Historical Landmark

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 29

THINGS TO DO

• New England Patriots’ Rob Ninkovich to Sign Autographs July 3 to Benefit Animal Adoption Center
• Free Kids’ Christmas in July Party on July 18
• Great Food & Fun at St. Spyridon’s Greek Festival July 11-12!
• Starry Nights Concert Series featuring B.B.I. on July 3

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Mindy’s Ribs, Evergreen Park Public Library, Truck Drivers, Hilton
• Chicago Cubs Hiring for Positions in Chicago, Arizona

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