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Homeless Shelter Can Stay Open After Smoke Alarms Are Installed
Village of Orland Park and Hope Covenant Church in discussions to address safety concerns before preliminary injunction hearing.
Lemont Man Caught With Pants Down Outside White Castle: Cops
Matthew Kimball, of Lemont, still had his pants down around his feet and his "penis exposed" when they tracked him down at White Castle.
Lincoln-Way Secretary Embezzled $30K From Athletic Boosters: Cops
Melissa McGrath, has been charged with 11 counts of financial crimes, including theft and forgery.
Deetjen Resigns Before Meeting To Review Hit-and-Run Evidence
Village Manager Larry Deetjen resigns hours before Oak Lawn trustees meet to review evidence from Deetjen's alleged hit-and-run accident.
Missing Cat Rescued From Site Of Apartment Fire
One of three cats missing after an apartment fire last Sunday came out of hiding and was reunited with its family.
Elderly Woman Thwarts Ruse Burglars In Palos Park
Palos Park police said fake leaf-rakers tried to take advantage of an elderly homeowner, but she was one step ahead of them.
Bob Hallberg, Chicago Basketball Legend, Dies
A legend at Saint Xavier University, Bob Hallberg coached basketball in Chicago for more than 50 years.
ALSO: Services Set For Bob Hallberg: Coach Made Lasting Impact On Many
D228 Teachers Give Final Offer Before Possible Strike
A "lack of progress during negotiations" means the District 228 union could strike in a couple of weeks.
'False Alarm' At CN Building, Package Found To Be Harmless
Normal operations have returned to the Canadian National railway building in Homewood after an evacuation.
Registration Open For The Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Registration is now open for incoming eighth-graders who wish to take the Catholic High School entrance exam on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Shooting In Steger Sends Woman To Hospital
Police said multiple shots were fired Thursday night on Barbara Lane, one of them wounding a 38-year-old woman.
Masked Man Robs 7-Eleven On 103rd Street Twice In 3 Days
A man wearing a surgical mask has pulled off three robberies at the 7-Eleven at 103rd and Artesian, police said.
'Frosty the Snowman' Turns 50: Rankin/Bass Historian Tells All
Rick Goldschmidt chronicles the fascinating making of the iconic Rankin/Bass classic 'Frosty the Snowman,' that is turning the big 5-0.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Hardwood Floors, Formal Dining Room In Brookside Glen Dwelling
A fully fenced-in backyard with in-ground sprinklers is behind one of the best Tinley Park homes on the market.

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• First Retail Theft Arrest At Von Maur Came Before Grand Opening
• Seatbelt Crackdown Begins In Chicago Heights
• Church Tire-Slasher Tells Cops ‘I Don’t Like Christians’: Police
• DUI, Retail Thefts: Lemont Arrests
• 5 Unlocked Vehicles Plundered In Palos Heights
• Subway Smash-And-Grab Burglars Take Cash Register To Go: Cops
• Criminal Trespass To Property, Retail Theft: Homewood Blotter
• Vandalism, License Suspended: New Lenox Arrests
• 3 Sought In Orland Park Armed Robbery Incidents - Juvenile Charged In Orland Park Armed Robbery
• Checks Bounce In House Rental Deal: Cops
• Macy's Employee Accused Of Stealing From Cash Register

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WORTH A LOOK

• On To The Final 4 For Br. Rice, Marist, St. Rita, Mt. Carmel
• NAWS Adoptable Pets Of The Week: La Grange And Harlem
• If Not The Racino — Then What?
• Southwest School Principal To Retire At End Of School Year
• Holiday Bingo Will Support Small Business In Beverly/Morgan Park
• Palos Park Library Offers 'Food For Fines' Amnesty
• LW West Student Nominated For Congress Of Future Medical Leaders
• Relive 'A 1940s Radio Christmas' With The EP Candlelight Theatre
• Bremen Student Named Partner of the Quarter at Local Starbucks
• Toy Drive At Culver's Benefits Kids In Need
• Baseball Player From Frankfort Team Chosen As Junior All-American
• 'Santa's Cookies & Milk Stout' Beer Returns To Help Tinley Wish
• 'Grateful': New Music Video Helps The Salvation Army
• D113A Superintendent Leaving At End Of School Year
• Lincoln Gavin Teacher Keynote Speaker at My Joyful Heart
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Simbole
• 'Murph's Gift Of Music' Fundraiser Planned At 115 Bourbon Street
• Windham Hill Performs Winter Solstice Concert At Moraine Valley
• Smith Crossing Gets Top Ranking From U.S. News & World Report
• Evergreen Park 7-Eleven Donates 300 Pizzas to Food Bank

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 18

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