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Icy Pond Rescue | Girl Attacked At School | Child Luring Attempts
Week in Headlines: Lane Bryant anniversary | Fake pipe bomb | Roadwork closing 159th Street | Dirty politics.

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Boys Rescued After Falling Through Ice On Frankfort Pond
A neighbor came to the rescue of two boys, ages 10 and 11, after they became submerged in a frigid pond on Sunday.
'Gang Attack' Left Girl Bruised In High School Hallway
"My daughter could have died," the parent of a girl shown on video getting attacked at Morgan Park High School told ABC-7.
LANE BRYANT MURDERS: 10 YEARS LATER
Last Piece Of Case's Puzzle Needed, Cops Say
"What I do, it's for [the victims] because they don't have a voice anymore," says the Tinley Park police detective on the case for a decade.
New 3D Image Of Lane Bryant Suspect Released By Tinley Police
One day before the tragedy's 10-year anniversary, Tinley police shared a new image of the man suspected of slaying women at Lane Bryant.
Remembering Victim Rhoda McFarland
A decade after the tragedy, the Joliet woman's murder weighs heavy on peoples' minds, said Joliet resident Steve Broadway.
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Pet Retailers Pull Support of Animal Welfare League
Petco Foundation and PetSmart Charities suspend their relationships with the embattled shelter after allegations of animal mistreatment.
ALSO: Activists Demand Resignation of Animal Welfare League Director
Fake Pipe Bomb Thrown Inside Tobacco City In Merrionette Park
A bomb squad was called to the Tobacco City store on 115th Street in Merrionette Park after a suspicious object was thrown in the store.
Tinley Park Parks Superintendent Accused of Abusing Son
Tinley Park man is alleged to have physically abused his son because he was "playing around" instead of getting ready for school.
Overalls-Clad Bandit Robs Midlothian Credit Union: FBI
Alleged bank bandit displayed gun during Midlothian credit union robbery, FBI said. Reward offered.
Dist. 142 Alerts Parents of Second Child Luring Attempt
Dist. 142 alerts parents of man driving a white van or SUV trying to lure child into vehicle on Jan. 30, similar to Jan. 24 incident.
Palos Park Cops Offers Rides to Partiers on Super Bowl Sunday
If you've had too much to drink during the big game, Palos Park cops will pick you up and get you home safe on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4.
Ex-Brewery Employee Charged Company For Gym Membership, Cops Say
A warrant was issued on Wednesday for an Oak Forest woman who was allegedly charging her fitness fees to a New Lenox alehouse.
Cop Who Was Hit By His Own Police Car Shot Fleeing Suspect
A police officer in Harvey is recovering from a foot injury after shooting at and wounding a man who stole his squad car during a pursuit.
Pro-Wrestling Event Planned At Marian Catholic In May
Several WWE stars will travel to Chicago Heights for "Warrior Wrestling" at Marian Catholic on May 11.
159th Street Closing For At Least 60 Days During Roadwork
An Oak Forest stretch of 159th Street will close for two months during upcoming construction. Cicero Avenue lane closures will follow.
Semitrailer Flips Near New Lenox
The mishap occurred around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Madigan Foe Describes Dirty Politics That Kept Him Off The Ballot
Mateusz 'Mat' Tomkowiak seeks to unseat Mike Madigan as the Illinois 3rd District State Central committeeman as a write-in candidate.
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Eye-Catching Ranch, Two Fireplaces, Cozy Porch in Evergreen Park
Updated Split-Level, Family Room, New Kitchen In Oak Lawn
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Gorgeous Palos Ranch, Skylights, Brass Ceiling, Stone Fireplace
Updated Split-Level, Family Room, New Kitchen In Oak Lawn
One-Of-A-Kind, Unique House, Spiral Staircase, Pool in Oak Lawn
Hardwood Floors, Whirlpool Tub, 3-Car Garage On Corner Lot
Remodeled Split-Level, New Kitchen, Move-in Ready in Orland Park
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- NPD: Lockport Food Thief Stole Steaks At New Lenox Jewel
- Police Officers Able To Put Out Porch Fire Before Flames Spread
- 1 In Custody For Apparent Facebook Threat In 'Mount Greenwood'
- Jilted Girlfriend Makes Fake 911 Call: Prosecutor
- Smash-And-Grab Reported At Beverly Business
- Drunk Driver Crashed Into Pole On Schoolhouse Road: Police
- Fire At Burger King Leaves Minor Damage: Police
- Friend Swipes Wallet, Juvy Wrecks Fence: Palos Hills Blotter
- Chevy Abandoned By Man Who Struck Ford In Steakhouse Parking Lot
- Parolee Swipes Cologne, Discharges Stun Gun At Kohl's: Prosecutor
- Alert Neighbor's Call Leads to Arrest of Alleged Burglar: Police
- Cocaine Powder Found On Chicago Man's Front Seat: Prosecutor
- No One Charged With DUI During District 22 Crackdown
- Large Quantity of Pot ,THC Oil Found During Search Warrant: Cops
- Counterfeit Money Resurfaces In New Lenox
- Warrant Arrests In Mokena: January, 2018
- Speeding, No Commercial License: Lemont Police Reports

WORTH A LOOK
- How Christ The King Increased Mass Attendance By 64 Percent
- Cubs Spring Training Trip To Arizona Offered By Park District
- Treasure Chest Foundation Receives Truckload of Mattel Toys
- Oak Forest Commission Seeks New Senior Citizen Volunteers
- Ranch Frostie Passes Torch To New Owners
- Oak Lawn Native To Be Inducted In Moraine Valley Hall of Fame
- Evergreen Park Woman Inducted Into Moraine Valley Hall of Fame
- Tinley Park Financial Audit Reveals Cash, General Funds
- Stagg runner earns SWSC Blue Athlete of the Year Award
- St. Albert the Great School Seeks Alumni To Sign Up for Directory
- Homewood Chocolate Fest 2018: What To Know If You Go
- The Quarry Pub And Grill Opening Soon In Lemont
- Fleckenstein's Bakery Adds Online Ordering Option For Paczki Day
- Beverly Bank Raises Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour
- Catholic Charities Blue Island Center Hosts 'Helping Hand' Dinner
- Krispy Kreme Introduces New Oreo Doughnut For Valentine's Day
- LHS' FBLA Chapter Totals 15 First Place Finishes In Competition
- Poodle Found In Lemont
- 'Get Behind The Vest' Breakfast Is Feb. 18 At St. John Fisher
- Orland Park Brass Tap Bar Hosts Event to Benefit Children
- Advocate Christ Opens State-Of-The-Art Simulation Center
- CITGO Lemont Provides Food, Coats And Toys To Local Families
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