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Jan. 6 Insurrection Anniversary: Where Illinois Cases Stand Today
At least 35 Illinois residents face criminal charges or have been sentenced for their actions in connection with the U.S. Capitol riots.

Southwest Makes Amends For Meltdown: What IL Travelers Should Do
After nearly 700 Southwest holiday flights out of Chicago's airports were canceled, the carrier is offering travelers $300 in flyer miles.

'She's My Hero': OFHS Senior Fights For Normalcy During Mom's Illness
Oak Forest High School senior Lea Davia has had to grow up very fast the last several months, and her community is now rallying around her.

Shooting Deaths Of 2 Men Investigated As Murder-Suicide: Orland PD
The two people knew each other, police said, and the incident appears to have been a domestic dispute. The shooting happened early Jan. 1.

• 2 Dead In Orland Park Murder-Suicide Identified: Medical Examiner

Gender Violence Lawsuit: HFHS Grad Sues Northwestern's Readey
After the college baseball player filed a defamation suit, a former classmate is suing, citing intentional infliction of distress.

Cannabis Sales Hit Record High For Illinois In 2022
For the year, adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the state sold more than $1.5 billion in product, up 12 percent from 2021.

Woman Killed In New Year's Crash, Mokena Officer Hurt Responding: Cops
Police said the woman died after she hit a car from behind near I-80 and that the officer was involved in another crash heading to the crash

Cook County 2022 Homicides Drop, Overdoses Soar, Suicides Steady: ME
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office released preliminary data for 2022 homicides, opioid overdoses, suicides, and COVID-19 deaths.

OMGPD

Skeletal Remains Found In Beaubien Woods: Officials
9-Year-Boy's Shooting Death In South Side Home Ruled A Homicide
Boy, 14, Charged With Murder In 'Ambush' Shooting
New Details, Photo Released Of SUV In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Burglars Break Into Palos Hills Body Shop Searching For Key Fobs: COPS
Man Killed In 'Ambush' Shooting Identified: Medical Examiner
Found Cocaine, Misplaced Gun: Palos Hills Blotter
Driver Threatened To Shoot Another In Road Rage Incident: Homewood PD

READING LIST
Worth A Look

‘Isn’t She Lovely:’ OSF-Little Company Of Mary Welcomes 1st 2023 Baby
The Second City Lampoons Love And Relationships In 'Swipes Right'
Faster Food: Portillo's Will Soon Go Cashless For Drive-Thru Payments
New Owner Of Former 'Taps' Pub Strikes Out On Own, Brings Fresh Eyes
Tinley Park Irish Parade Set For March 5
The New Year Brings Back An Old Friend
Orland PD Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks To Hyundai Owners
Joliet Couple Welcomes First Baby Of 2023 At Silver Cross Hospital
NL Siblings Mourn Mother's Death Just Six Years After Their Father's
Countdown to Fleadh: 14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh Set For March 4
BAPA Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Big Night
Evergreen Park Couple Welcomes First 2023 Baby At Advocate Christ
Countdown to Fleadh: 14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh Set For March 4
Longtime Friends Bring Gourmet Waffle, Sweets Dream To Tinley Park
31st Annual Crystal Heart Ball Honors Andrew Weishar Foundation
Chicago Kicks Off Holiday Tree Recycling, With 2 Sites In 19th Ward
Oak Forest To Break Ground On Mixed-Use Development

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of January 2
Obituary: Rita Mae Tinken
Margaret Ann Gilligan "PEGGY"
Joseph M. Grigus
Thomas E. Davis "BIG T"
Virginia A. Blazeniak

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