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Local Man Saves Heroin User's Life At Pilcher Park
Will County government singled out the New Lenox Township resident for putting his Narcan training into use.
Alderman Should Apologize To Barber For Mass Email: Group
The Southwest Chicago Diversity Collaborative has issued a statement expressing disappointment in Matt O'Shea over the Mr. Tony situation.
ALSO: O'Shea Addresses The Mr. Tony Controversy
Teen Charged After Jumping Off Lemont Bridge: Cops
A Woodridge teen has been charged with disorderly conduct after jumping off a bridge in Lemont on Thursday.
Person Struck, Killed By Metra Train In Homewood
Metra has shut down its entire Electric District line after a train struck a person near the Homewood station.
Off-Duty Joliet Police Officer Dies In Lemont
The officer had been on the Joliet Police Department for several years.
Teen Charged With Murder In Death Of Alleged Accomplice
A 19-year-old Chicago Heights man faces a first degree murder charge after a robbery gone wrong over the weekend in Homewood.
Lipinski Raises Concerns About ‘Substandard’ Conditions At AWL
Congressman questions “vast discrepancies” in Illinois Department of Agriculture inspection reports that gave animal shelter passing marks.
Monarchs Delight At Lake Katherine's Butterfly Festival
Four hundred butterflies will be released into tents for the public to enjoy Sept. 16 at Lake Katherine's 25th Monarch Butterfly Festival.
Palos Park Police Ticket 5 Drivers For Passing School Buses
Palos Park police will focus on Southwest Highway rest of school year where most flagrant violations of school bus laws occur.
Home Health Care Aide Steals $7,720 From Elderly Blind Man: Cops
Stickney woman stole 22 checks from elderly client and deposited $7,720 in her own bank account to pay bills and rent, prosecutors said.
Ex-LW D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie Gets New Date For Fraud Trial
PLUS: The school district hired a Naperville financial consultant to look into restructuring ballooning debt payments.
Oak Forest Gamer Wins 'Pokkén' World Championship (VIDEO)
In August, Jacob Waller, 17, became the 1st non-Japanese player of the "Pokémon" spin-off video game to capture the title.
ABC-7 Flyover Will Be At Bloom Next Friday
The new blue football field at Bloom High School will be shown to Chicagoland TV viewers when ABC-7 holds their flyover there on Sept. 14.
Funeral For Lincoln-Way West Graduate In Orland Park
Heather Sturwold was one of two Lincoln-Way graduates killed this week on Briggs Street in Joliet.
Foster Help Needed At South Suburban Humane Society
Foster pet parents are needed at the South Suburban Humane Society, which has taken in dozens of dogs in recent days.
Oak Lawn Fall On the Green 2018 Survival Guide
The fun starts this weekend at Oak Lawn's Fall on the Green, Sept. 7 to Sept. 9. Patch gives you the rundown on the 2018 fall frolic.

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Covered Front Porch, Serene Backyard On Wooded Mokena Lot
Stunning 2-Story Home, Golf Room, Theater, Den, Stone Patio
2-Story Ranch Combo, Open Kitchen-Great Room, Master BR Fireplace
Cozy Cape Cod, Wood Burning Fireplace, French Doors, Sitting Room
Adorable Brick Home, Vaulted Ceilings, Spacious Living Room
Elegant, Contemporary Home, High End Features, Fireplace

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