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Historic Building Vandalized, Damage Could Cost $40k: Cops
There was extensive damage to a rooftop HVAC unit due to nails being driven into the side of the unit.

Project Fire Buddies Brings Cheer To Oak Forest's Vulnerable Kids
"When I was a kid, it was the coolest thing to have a fire truck pull up," DeGroot said. He makes that happen for Oak Forest's sickest kids.

Tinley, Orland Official Guilty Of Harassing Ex-Lover's Boyfriend
Brian Younker, a Tinley and Orland official, pleaded guilty to threatening his ex-fiancée's boyfriend. His attorney explained what happened.

Robber Held Gun To Victim's Head On Frankfort Trail: Sheriff
The gun was later discovered to be a BB gun, police said.

Man Shoots Real Estate Agent With Stun Gun At Open House: Police
The man's attorney said the woman backed into the stun gun accidentally, but a judge nonetheless called the facts of the case "disgusting."

Tim Noonan Named Grand Marshal Of Memorial Day Parade
The man who led the effort to restore the World War I monument in the Dan Ryan Woods will be honored on Memorial Day.

Flossmoor's Oliv Blu Advances On 'The Voice'
Flossmoor's Oliv Blu lost her battle round on The Voice Tuesday but moves on to compete anyway because Blake Shelton stole her for his team.

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Palos Park Native Abby Kasch Wins Battle Round On 'The Voice'
Palos Park native and rising Nashville star Abby Kasch advanced in the battle rounds on 'The Voice.' Watch her duet "Bring In The Rain."

Lady Gangster Disciple, Friend Accused In Palos Home Invasion
"I find you both to be a menace to society," the judge said.

Lake Katherine Honors Memory Of Nature Loving Employee
Lake Katherine will dedicate its Earth Day celebration and a trail April 22 to late long-time employee Dick Thomas.

SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:

Wood Vaulted Ceiling Living Room In Morgan Park Home
Al Capone's South Side 2-Flat Sells For Double The Asking Price
$500k Home With In-Ground Pool, Master Suite, Outdoor Fireplace

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2 People Found Inside Beverly Woods While It Was Closed
Police Arrest Hazel Crest Man In Homewood Dollar Tree Robbery
Portillo's Patron With Knife Sprayed With Mace: Police
OLCHS Student Who Got Hit By Car Released From Hospital
Teen Leads Cops On Car Chase Through Oak Lawn: Prosecutor
Cops Find Switchblade, Stun Gun And Knife In Traffic Stop
Charges Dropped For Man Who Hit Cop Trying To Save Cat In Fire
Retail Theft, Battery: Lemont Arrests
Lemont Men Arrested After Getting Trucks Stuck In Mud: Cops
Police Seek To ID Possible Thief In Manhattan
DUI, Retail Thefts: New Lenox Arrests
Suspicious Men Approach Child At Bus Stop: District 92
Lockport Police Department Receives State Accreditation
Two Arrested In Weekend Cell Phone Robberies In Tinley Park

WORTH A LOOK
Flossmoor Plans New Half-Marathon For September
Homewood's 'Puzzle' Campaign Aims To Lure Chicagoans
SXU Chemistry Students Present at ACS Conference in Orlando
Beverly Records Will Have 'Wax Trax' Albums On Record Store Day
MPA Students Advance To History Fair State Finals
Marist High School Names New Hockey Coach
Dr. Mike Thomas Named EPCHS 2019 Teacher of the Year
Oak Lawn Teen Wins Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship
Advocate Christ Offers Free Exercise Series For Stroke Survivors
Evergreen Park College Freshman Receives Chick Evans Scholarship
Mental Health Monday at Shepard
New 'Smart911' System Makes Debut In Alsip
Born Advocate Deb Folta Is A 'Positive Force' At Sertoma Centre
Trinity Christian College Presents 'The Old Man And The Old Moon'
SXU Coach Hallberg's Career Honored by Congressional Record
Walk Or Run With Raider Nation In St. Alexander School 5K
Registration Underway For Moraine Valley 2019 Summer Session
Truckers Protest Thwarted On Way To Trump Tower
Be A Weather Spotter — Sign Up For Free Training In Oak Forest
LHS Senior Becomes Third Student To Record 3 FBLA State Titles
Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Sugar
LW Central Welding Teacher Is Finalist In National Competition
New Lenox Teen Wins Miss Teen USA Globe
New Lenox Cops Care Food Drive Collects Over 6k Donations
$15.75 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold Online In Illinois
Orland Park Teen Named Chick Evans Scholar
Orland's Skogsberg Resigns As District 135 Superintendent
Two Orland Dist. 135 Teachers Named Apple Distinguished Educators

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