'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Hurts Herself on the Big Wheel / 'Father Figure' Had Sex with Boy for Years: Police / Local Teen Gets Double-Lung Transplant / Local Coach Jailed on Sex Charge

Evergreen Park Woman Sprains Her Pinky on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

• Still, Kristen Bonner beat two other contestants to win $59,000 on “Wheel of Fortune” on June 2.

‘Father Figure’ Had Sex with Underage Boy for 5 Years: Prosecutor

• Alleged abuse began in 2008 when boy was 13. He looked up to older man as a “father figure,” prosecutors said.

Lincoln-Way Teen Takes Next Big Steps after Double Lung Transplant

• Rachel Sweet can check one more life milestone off her list, a little more than one year after her surgery.

Record-Setting New Lenox Placekicker Jailed on Sex Charges

• The standout kicker, who went on to play for the University of Miami, was behind bars Wednesday.

Flossmoor Woman, 51, Killed in Michigan Avenue Bus Crash

• A CTA bus driver has been cited in the crash that killed one and injured nine.

Beverly Woman Advances to International ‘Rose of Tralee’ Finals

• Former South Side Irish Parade queen will represent Chicago’s Irish American community at international pageant in Tralee, Ireland.

Oak Forest Woman Seeks Lost Cell Phone Holding Photos of Late Brother

• The phone means nothing to her—it’s what stored on it that means the world.

Orland Park Man’s Ex Called Up 3 Guys to Beat Him Down: Cops

• The man reportedly told police he and his ex-girlfriend were supposed to “talk it out” before the attack.

Tinley Park Water Park to Pool Swimmers to Break Record for ‘Largest Swimming Lesson Ever’

• White Water Canyon will be open to anyone who wants to participate in the June 18 feat.

Blue Island Store Sells Winning $260 Million Mega Millions Ticket

• Jackpot is second-largest in Illinois Lottery history. Store will receive $500,000 bonus for selling winning ticket. Owners still in shock.

Longtime Trustee Dave Seaman Chosen as Tinley Park Mayor

• Tuesday night’s vote was close, but Seaman will serve the remainder of Mayor Ed Zabrocki’s last term.

Children Safe After Alleged Parental Abduction

• Children returned to U.S. after being gone for nearly two years. Police say mother took the kids to Mexico without the fathers’ permission.

Tinley Park Dog Park Opening Delayed Again

• Canine flu is still a concern for Tinley Park Park District officials.

• Homecare Consultant Hid Camera to Record People in Restrooms: Prosecutors
• Convict on Work Release Loses it at Dunkin’ Donuts Job, Goes Back to Prison: Police
• TCF Bank Robbed in Chicago Heights on Tuesday
• Woman Accused of Dropping Fake $100s at Orland Square Mall
• ‘Hospital Houdini’ Drives Stolen Ambulance to Wisconsin
• Sheriff Helps to Return to Mom an iPad with Precious Photos of Her Late Baby
• Police Assist Woman Shot Driving Down 95th Street
• Inside the South Suburban ‘Black Cap Bandit’ Bank Heists
• Racial Slur Scrawled on New Lenox Park Climbing Wall
• Flossmoor Police Investigate Parker Junior High Fight Posted on Instagram

GOOD NEWS

• Firehouse Subs Heats Up Oak Lawn with Monday Opening
• Where to Get a Free Donut on National Donut Day
• $500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Mokena
• Lemont Girls’ Soccer Squad Earns Fourth IHSA Class 2A State Finals Berth
• Marian Catholic Senior Awarded Gates Millennium Scholarship
• Orland Park Sending ‘Good Luck’ Cards to Chicago Blackhawks
• Oak Forest HS Students Collect Shoes for ‘Share Your Soles’

LOCAL VOICES

• Jazz Ensemble from Richards Performs at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Multi-Library Geocaching Competition
• Children’s Book Sale @ the Chicago Ridge Public Library

HELPING HANDS

• $5 Bag Sale at Fish Resale Store
• Prestwick Golf Outing to Benefit District 157-C Students

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Arrangements Set for Palos Park Man Slain in Robbery
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 1

THINGS TO DO

• Second City Revue Comes to BAC June 13
• Jayme Squires Album Release Concert - June 5th @ New Lenox Commons
• 6th Annual STAR WARS DAY in Downtown Joliet on June 6
• Frankfort Fishing Derby a Favorite with Youngsters on June 27
• Run with the Nuns 5K Set for June 7
• BeerFest Set to Impress Beer Fans June 6

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Comcast, Franciscan St. James Health, AJ Smith Federal Savings, Oak Lawn Ice Arena
• Job Openings at Mother McAuley

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