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Ziyad Brothers Rally Food Donors To Help Beirut Tragedy Victims
The Cicero company Ziyad Brothers rallied food donors to help those affected by the Beirut tragedy in Lebanon.

Lincoln's Hair Lock With Bloody Telegram Up For Auction
You, too, can own a lock of Lincoln's hair and bloody assassination telegram up for auction Sept. 12 by the Boston-based RR Auction firm.

Mokena Mayor 'Dumbfounded' Over New County Guidelines
Mayor Frank Fleischer called the situation "ridiculous" and said the village is looking into the new guidelines.

Andrew Teachers Start Non-Profit, Donate 100 Bags Of Supplies
One Less To Help One More was created by Andrew High School teachers to help give back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hillcrest Teacher Builds Desks For Students Who Don't Have Any
A high school woodshop teacher taught himself how to build desks for his students, after seeing they don't have a work station at home.

CPD Officers Praised For Life-Saving Efforts In Mass Shooting
First to arrive on the scene, two Chicago Police 22nd District officers saved lives in pancake house shooting.

• Video and Photos Released Of Morgan Park Pancake House Shooting
• Man Gunned Down At Pancake House '100 Percent Targeted': Police
• Shooting At Pancake House Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Wounded

Wow! Houses

• Sleeping Man Found Behind Wheel In Running Car: Report
• Cook County Cop Shoots Man, Said He Was Pointing Gun At Officers
• Computer Held Ransom, Resident Sends $5,700: Report
• Photos Released Of Suspects In 7-Eleven Strong Arm Robbery
• Longtime CTA Bus Driver And Ex-Wife Found Murdered In Markham
• Suspect In Custody In Connection With Double Murder In Markham
• Man Stole From Woman's Purse In Grocery Store: Orland Police
• Teens Brawl In Orland Square Mall, Shatter Window: Cops
• 2 Lemont Gas Stations Burglarized: Cops

OMGPD

• Sleeping Man Found Behind Wheel In Running Car: Report
• Cook County Cop Shoots Man, Said He Was Pointing Gun At Officers
• Computer Held Ransom, Resident Sends $5,700: Report
• Photos Released Of Suspects In 7-Eleven Strong Arm Robbery
• Longtime CTA Bus Driver And Ex-Wife Found Murdered In Markham
• Suspect In Custody In Connection With Double Murder In Markham
• Man Stole From Woman's Purse In Grocery Store: Orland Police
• Teens Brawl In Orland Square Mall, Shatter Window: Cops
• 2 Lemont Gas Stations Burglarized: Cops

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• The Goddard School Opens In Lockport
• Chicago Heights Drama Group To Pursue 'Equity and Inclusivity'
• Fall Craft Show And Business Showcase Moves Outdoors At OLCHS
• Preserve Reduces Capacity For Picnics, Programs To 25 People
• Park Lawn's Queen Of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over To $103,000
• Four local women team up to fight against human trafficking
• Mokena Officials Considering Allowing Crematoriums In Certain Zoning Districts
• Homer Glen, Lockport Among Higher Positivity Rates In County
• Lockport Man Earns Honorable Mention In Preserve Photo Contest
• Oak Lawn Children's Museum Gift Shop Reopens
• New Lenox Holds Virtual Overdose Awareness Event
• Mokena Miracles Accepting Nominations For Holiday Season
• Moraine Valley Collaborates With Colleges To Provide Virtual Events For Students
• Oak Forest Woman Holds Home-Made Mask Sale On Her Lawn
• Amber's Army of Oak Forest Honors Christmas Without Cancer in 5K
• Chicago Christian HS Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19
• Dist. 218 Shares Lessons In Remote Learning
• Senator Michael E. Hastings To Host Blood Drive In Orland Park
• Rabid Bat Found In Orland Park
• Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Hosted By Orland Township
• Tinley Park To Host Virtual Patriot Day Ceremony
• Tinley Officials Considering $9.9 Million Redevelopment Deal For Brixmoor Property On Harlem Avenue
• Two Rabid Bats Found In Lincoln-Way Area: Health Department
• Tinley Poised To OK $10M In Incentives For Shopping Center
• Bloom Trail Announces Advanced Placement Scholars From 2019-2020
• Homewood-Flossmoor High School Recognizes 2020 AP Scholars
• Calumet City Officer Fired, Woman Says He Touched Her Inappropriately
• Edward Foundation Charity Golf Tournament raises $403,000
• Hughie McClafferty's Closed Tuesday After Employee Tests Positive
• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Rue
• McDermed Hosting Document Shredding Event and Food Drive

FIND A JOB

Opportunities Abound At Mega Midwest Virtual Career Fair
Job Opening: City Of Palos Hills Finance Clerk
Looking for a Job? The Orland Library Might Have Some Tips

In Memoriam

• Ronald R. Hillock
• Leslie "COACH" Sparrey
• Leon Finney, Pastor, Civil Rights Leader and Developer Dead At 82

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