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Dogs Rescued From Oak Forest House Fire
Oak Forest law enforcement and neighbors rescue several caged dogs from a house fire on Laura Lane.
25-Year Old Mom Of 3 Shot To Death In South Chicago Heights
The June 2 death of Nicole De Leon has been ruled a homicide.
Hickory Hills Man Held In Michigan For Wife’s Murder: Cops
Hickory Hills man in Michigan awaiting extradition back to Illinois after his wife was found dead in basement following a fire, cops say.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills 2 On I-57: Report
The crash happened when a driver was heading the wrong way on northbound I-57 Sunday night.
‘Hero Crestwood Firefighter’ Gives CPR To Woman At Softball Game
Lt. John Conway, of the Crestwood Fire Department, is being hailed as hero after giving an elderly woman CPR during softball game.
Scholarship Fund Created To Honor LHS Graduate Killed In 2017
The goal of the fund is to award two LHS graduation seniors with $1,000 scholarships.
Uncle Charged After Child Shot 5-Year Old Brother In Ford Heights
An 8-year-old boy accidentally shot his younger brother with his uncle's gun, which police say was left loaded in a bedroom.
Burbank Man Dies In Accidental Fall: Police
Burbank police issue statement regarding an investigation into an accidental death due to rampant speculation and rumors in the community.
47-Year-Old Woman With Special Needs Reported Missing in Oak Lawn
Iris Pickens has a mental health condition and was last seen in a car June 6 driven by her elderly mother who suffers from dementia.
Woman Hit By Car, Killed While Walking In Morgan Park
A driver who was blinded by the sun fatally struck Beverly-Morgan Park resident Amy Machairas on the morning of May 31.
Lipinski Lands Federal Grant for Justice Tollway Ramp Project
Congressman Dan Lipinski announces $13.5 million in federal funding for new tollway ramp at 88th Street and Cork Avenue at I-294.
Town Hall Will Discuss Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
South suburban state lawmakers seek residents' input in a bill that could legalize recreational marijuana at town hall on June 11.
I-80 Route 30 Interchange Gets Federal Funds
Nick Palmer of Will County government appeared on the Kevin Kollins WJOL show to discuss.
Will County Judge Carjacked In Chicago: Herald-News
Print newspaper editor Joe Hosey interviewed Will County's chief judge about the incident.
Pickup Trucks In Flossmoor? Referendum Questions Local Ordinance
Flossmoor's ordinance banning pickup truck parking in driveways dates back to the 1960s and has withstood several legal challenges.
Tilt-A-Whirl Cam: St. Catherine's Parish Carnival
There's still a lot of fun to be had at St. Catherine of Alexandria's parish carnival in Oak Lawn through Sunday, June 10.

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