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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending: Here's What's Next In IL
More than three years later, the federal public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end. Here's what it means for IL.

Chicago Woman 'Real And Present Danger' After Bat Attacks: Judge
Denise Solarzano, 26, was ordered held on $800,000 bond after the attacks despite having no criminal record

• Woman Attacked Female Victims With Bat On Chicago's NW Side: Police

'Look At You, You're Healthy' Botanist Says To 'Chonkosaurus'
La Grange native Joey Santore says he never expected to come across a 60-pound snapping turtle while kayaking down the Chicago River.

Mule Barn, Star Archer And A Gorgeous Redbud Tree: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Fire Destroys Oak Forest Bowl, Iconic Business 'A Total Loss'
A fire at Oak Forest Bowl burned for hours early Saturday, leaving the building in ruins.

• 'The Park Is Gone, Keith': Staff Crushed By Burning Of Oak Forest Bowl
• Destruction At Oak Forest Bowl Captured In Drone Photos
• Durbin's Offers Jobs For Displaced Staff Of Oak Forest Bowl

Debt Ceiling: Default Could Hit IL Household Wealth, Benefits
Nearly 44,800 federal employees and more than 21,000 active military members could see payments delayed with a rise in the debt ceiling.

Teens Were 'Out Looking For Victims' Before Killing Officer: Police
Police said Areanah Preston, 24, exchanged gunfire with the teens, but was fatally shot and had her gun taken by one of her killers.

• 4 Arrested In Connection With Deadly Shooting Of Chicago Cop: Reports

OMGPD

Shelter In Place Lifted At Oak Forest High School After Bomb Threat
Worth Township Man Accused Of Hoarding 612 Stolen Catalytic Converters
Tinley Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Cops With AR-15 In Car: Police
Berwyn Teen Charged In Street Takeover At 111th Street And LaGrange
Stranger Offers Ride To Elementary School Student At Bus Stop: Police
Body of Woman Pulled From Lake Michigan Near Oakwood Beach
Apartments Burgled In Palos Hills
Masked Man Robs Homewood Bank, Flees On Foot: Police
Man, 39, Missing From Homewood: Police

READING LIST
Worth a Look

Treat Mom To A Free Classic Original Rainbow Cone On Mother's Day
Beer Gardens And Patios To Visit In Greater Chicago In 2023
Who Bought Porter Cullens?
Old Favorites, New Additions In Store For New Lenox Summer Events
Pet Dies, Firefighters Injured In New Lenox House Fire
Manhattan Moves Ahead With Rebuilding, Reopening Of Eastern Avenue
District 113A Plans Job Fair On May 20
Opening Date Set For New Rainbow Cone In Orland Park
After Board Debate, Homer Glen Board Approves New Village Attorney
Reopening Date Of Together We Cope Still Uncertain, Staff Says
More Time To Park Free At Tinley Park Oak Park Avenue Metra Station
Owners Of Kenootz, Cooper's Bar Offer Jobs For Oak Forest Bowl Staff
New Crumbl Cookies Owners Eager To Open In Homewood
Movies On The Green Planned This Summer In Frankfort
Independence Day Parade Set For June 24 In Homer Glen
Site Work Continues At New Water Tower Site Off Derby Road
Lineup Set For Tinley Park's Music In the Plaza
Three Lemont Village Trustees Sworn In, Begin New Terms
Lockport Student Wins National Merit Cash Scholarship
Blackhawks Sell $5.2M In Season Tickets Since Grabbing No. 1 Pick
Sports, Art, Robotics And Drone Camps Planned At St. Rita High School
Palos Park 'Coffee With A Cup' To Focus On 'Stop The Bleed' Campaign
SXU Student Media, Jazz Summer Camps Return For Grades 6-12
'Old Meets New' At BAPA's Annual Beverly-Morgan Park Home Tour
Palos Park Police Cadet Scholarship Renamed For Outgoing Mayor
Some IL Taxpayers Will Receive Share Of $141M TurboTax Settlement

In Memoriem

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 8
Obituary: William Earl Reiter
Manhattan Mourns Death Of Longtime District 114 School Board Member
James Daniel Mech
Anna Marie McAleavy (nee Smith)
Dan Kolecki
Virginia Perez-Bozarth

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