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Pepper Spray Attack At Salvation Army Store Sends 5 To Hospital
Five people were taken to the hospital after an unknown person sprayed pepper spray inside an Oak Lawn Salvation Army store, officials said.
Mom Beats and Bites 3-Year-Old, Blames Brother: Cops
The mother initially blamed the child's older brother, who was spending the weekend with his grandmother, prosecutors said.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In University Park Amtrak Collision
A Frankfort man died after an Amtrak train hit his truck Sunday in University Park. The crossing is closed until Monday afternoon.
Illinois Rep Dan Lipinski Was At Deadly California Shooting
"The level of gun violence in our nation is sickening."
Suspicious Odor Shuts Down Oak Park Avenue Friday Night
Tinley Park police and fire shut down Oak Park Avenue at 171st Street Friday night as they searched for the source of a suspicious odor.
Lockport Police Seek Scooter Thieves, Ask Public's Help
If you're about to identify any of the people seen stealing scooters, police want your call.
Lincoln-Way North Could Be Multi-Agency Headquarters: Lawmaker
One possibility for the shuttered school is as a new state police headquarters, including a forensics lab, and home to other agencies.
Scavenger Hunt Brings Fun To Hundreds In Mt. Greenwood
Hundreds spent their Saturday morning looking all over the neighborhood for a golden ticket, which turned up underneath a mailbox.
Ad Promises Orland Rental House In Deal 'Too Good To Be True'
Orland isn't immune to online rental scams. Here's what to look for and how to protect yourself.
Lucky Day Lottery Winning Ticket Sold In Orland Park
Did you buy a lottery ticket at the 7-Eleven on 143rd Street? Check it — you could be the lucky winner from Wednesday's drawing.
Chicago Heights Establishes Program to Clean Up Vacant Lots
The Nuisance Abatement Partnership Program encourages residents to volunteer in maintaining abandoned properties.
Event Of The Year Poll In Beverly, Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park
Take a look at the seeds for this eight-event bracket-style tournament poll we're holding on Twitter.
Rescued From Dog Fighting Ring, Pup Needs Cash For Surgery
Victoria needs an ACL surgery. Through her pain, though, she's still quite the grinner.
Oak Forest Dream Home Tucked Into Woods
An enchanting 4-bedroom house tucked onto more than 2 wooded acres awaits you in Oak Forest.
Taste Of Orland Park 2019: What You Need To Know If You Go
The Taste of Orland Park is set for Aug. 2 to 4. Lip sync, car show, talent show, concerts — this fest has it all.

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• Orland Police Search For Gunmen Who Claimed To Be Federal Agents
• Lots Of Speeders, Uninsured Cars: Lemont Police Log
• No Bail For Oak Lawn Man Charged With Stealing Fire Chief’s SUV
• Man Accused Of Breaking Eye Socket During Bar Fight
• Lemont Police Remind Residents To Lock Cars… Again
• Identity Sought Of Man Involved in Jewel-Osco Battery: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Forest Preserve Offers 'Monarch Way Stations' Program In August
• 115 Bourbon Street Turns 20 Years Old This Week
• Slammers Fest Everclear Concert Moved To Tinley Park
• Christmas Comes Early for Children and Teens Fighting Cancer
• Alumna Named Head Varsity Soccer Coach At McAuley
• Game Over! Queen Of Hearts Found At McNally's
• 'I support Marie Newman Because Health Care is a Human Right'
• Andy’s Frozen Custard Holds Grand Opening In Orland Park
• CPR Training For Medical Professionals At Frankfort FPD
• Mount Carmel Football Nearly Set To Begin Post-Gately Stadium Era
• Fabulously Sweet Creations Now Open In Mokena
• Early 20th Century Home On Historic Block In Morgan Park
• Frankfort Wow House: $889K With Gorgeous Oak Floors
• Evergreen Park Library Hosts Gigantic Used Book Sale
• St. James Place hosts Christmas Without Cancer Queen of Hearts
• Hastings announces mentoring grants for Matteson and Richton Park
• Peace Of Pizza Opens On 95th Street In Beverly
• Hazel Nut Festival & Parade August 3rd & 4th
• Tinley Park Teenager Completes Leadership Service Project

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 29

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