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1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured While Helping Stranded Motorist
Gregory Campbell, 52, of Chicago Heights was struck by a car and killed while trying to put gas in a stalled car on Interstate 57.
1 Dead After Car Goes Off Expressway Onto Tracks, Catches Fire On I-57
A car went off the expressway, landed on the tracks below and then caught on fire around 2 a.m. Friday.
Frankfort Mom Creates Nonprofit After Daughter Was Bullied
It Could Be Your Kid is a nonprofit with a mission to curb bullying through meaningful, relevant programming.
Church Sued Over Claims Youth Minister Sexually Abused Child
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and youth minister named as defendants in lawsuit alleging sex abuse of child.
Mother And Son Both Found Dead Of Natural Causes In Homewood: Medical Examiner
Irene Koetz, 86, and Thomas Koetz, 56, were both found dead of organic cardiovascular disease at a home on Elder Road on Monday.
ALSO: Foster Homes Found For Dogs In Home Where 2 People Died
Ex-Staffer Used Special Rec Funds For Personal Expenses: Report
The former Lincolnway Special Recreation Association employee reportedly paid back the more than $6,500 in personal expenses.
House Fire Brought Under Control In 15 Minutes: Fire District
No residents or firefighters were injured in a fire reported Monday in Frankfort.
ALSO: GoFundMe Created For Family After Frankfort House Fire
Triple Play Line-Up: Billy Idol, Dennis DeYoung, ZZ Top
Dennis DeYoung will start the concert series June 13, ZZ Top will play July 3, and Billy Idol will finish the series Aug. 8.
'Chicago Fire' Films Scene At Gardner Family Home In West Beverly
An upcoming episode of NBC's "Chicago Fire" will feature a home at 105th and Maplewood.
159th Street Resurfacing Begins Soon, Will Cover 5-Mile Stretch
Lane closures will slow traffic on 159th Street between 94th Avenue and Cicero from March until July.
Joey's Red Hots Eyes March For New Lenox Opening
The village said the business, with locations in Orland Park and Chicago - Morgan Park, is tentatively planning a mid-March opening.
South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2020
Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2020 Lenten season.

MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES IN THE SOUTHLAND
This Is The Most Expensive Home On The Market In Orland Park
A $3 million home in Silo Ridge Estates is a modern tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright.
This Is The Most Expensive Home On The Market In Flossmoor
Extremely high ceilings, a workout room and garage that could fit several cars highlight a home going for just under $900,000.
This Is The Most Expensive Home On The Market In Oak Forest
The backyard of Oak Forest's priciest listing is complete with a waterfall hot tub and goldfish pond.

PET OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Rusty And Bumpy
• Pet Of The Week At South Suburban Humane Society: Hugo

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• Cocaine Sale To 'Confidential Informant' Leads To Arrest: Police
• 2 Shot, 1 Seriously Wounded, Before Noon In Park Forest
• 23 Xanax Found Hidden In Man's Rectum: Police
• Heroin Arrest Made On Dixie Highway On Valentine's Day
• Worth Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Second Child
• Stolen Gun, Speeding 35 Or More, Fleeing Police: Homewood Blotter
• Sexual Assault, DUIs: Lemont Arrests
• Delivery Of Cannabis, Retail Theft: Mokena Police Reports
• DNA On Cigarette Matches Suspect In Stolen Benz: Warrant
• 'Suspicious Vehicle' Call Was In Reference To Park Forest Cop Car
• Stolen Car, Theft: Mokena Police Reports
• Possible Child Luring Incident Reported in Evergreen Park

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WORTH A LOOK

• Maple Tree Inn Booked For Weeks After Opening In Homewood
• Southland College Prep Students Learn to Save Lives With CPR
• New Parade Gear Going Fast At South Side Irish Imports: Biz Beat
• 'Zero' Chance Pioneers Play At Vacant Andrew Site: Mayor
• New Lenox Approves Lincoln Station Apartment Complex
• 143rd Street Widening Project May Need Jurisdictional Transfer
• Illinois Assistant Principal Of The Year Is Andrew's Abir Othman
• Bailey O'Connell Named South Side Irish Parade Queen
• LGBTQ Youth Group Will March In South Side Irish Parade
• Hair Clippers Salon In Lemont Closes
• Two Mile Coffee Bar Opening 2nd Location At B-Sides Spot
• Concert At Cheers In Midlothian Will Benefit 100 Club Of Chicago
• Land At 175th And La Grange Going For $1.2 Million
• Pre-Parade Fundraiser Held At 115 Bourbon Street: Photos, Videos
• Two New Lenox Police Officers Sworn In
• Zettlmeier's Sells Out Of Paczki Before 11 A.M. On Fat Tuesday
• Three LHS Wrestlers Win State, Program Breaks School Records
• New Officer Joins Mokena Police Department: Board Briefs
• Principals At St. Cajetan, CK Plunging For Special Olympics
• Marist High School Cheerleading Takes 3rd In IHSA Finals
• Franciscan Health offering St. James Hospital building bricks

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 24

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