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Questions Surround OLPD's Release Of Driver After Fatal Accident
Activists question Oak Lawn police's release of a driver who allegedly admitted to having "two drinks" before striking Palestinian man.

100-Year-Old Evergreen Park Legend Rita McCord Lived A Full Life
She grew up across the street from Al Capone, won an oratory contest in high school, and was a master knitter and orchid whisperer.

Amid Pride Flags, Christian Leader With Duggar Ties Lives In Suburbs
Patch reporters spoke with the ousted institute leader featured in the "Shiny Happy People" documentary outside his house in Chicago’s suburbs.

Thirsty Dog, Early Morning Golf And Momma Robin: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

This Is The Richest Person In Illinois, New Analysis Says
The grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton tops the list of the richest people in Illinois with a net worth of $22.9 billion.

'Not Going To Put Up With BS': Tinley Beefs Up Security For RibFest
The Village of Tinley Park has hired an outside security firm to enhance its local police presence at Tinley Park RibFest July 1–4.

Worst IL Drought Conditions In Decade; Little Chance For Weekend Rain
Despite moderate to severe drought conditions across Illinois, forecasters are only predicting an 11 percent chance of rain in coming days

Photos Capture Rescue Of Contractor From Well In Orland Park
Images capture the depth of the well and the rescue effort to pull him to safety.

• Man Plummets Down Well, Is Rescued By Orland Park Firefighters

Tinley Park HS, Family Mourn Teen Known For 'Always Making A Friend'
Tinley Park High School junior Matthew Berry, 16, died the morning of Saturday, June 17. Family is heartbroken by the loss.

SUMMER ROUNDUPS

2023 Summer Festival Guide For Chicago, Suburbs
Get Ready To Splash This Summer At Illinois Water Parks
Cruise Nights, Classic Cars: Illinois Car Show Round-Up
Fresh, Local Food: Illinois Farmers Market Guide 2023

OMGPD

2 Guilty In Slaying Of Retired CFD In Botched Morgan Park Carjacking
Robber Cleans Out Register At Manhattan Liquor Store: Police
Shots Fired In Oak Forest Apartment, Man In Mental Health Crisis: PD
Alsip Man Tied To Cell Phone Store Shooting In Palos Hills: Police
2 Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Manhattan Police
Palos Hills Man Accused Of Torching Unoccupied Unit In Building
2 Accused Of Beating Up Elderly Man, Driving Through Crash Scene: Cops
Driver In Chicago Hit And Run Outside Sox Park Faces Charges: CPD
Person Of Interest Sought In Frankfort Tire Store Burglary: Police
Carjacking Suspects Taken Into Custody, No Local Charges Yet: NLPD

READING LIST
Worth a Look

Orland Public Works Staff Claim Retaliation, Mismanagement By Village
Mokena's NAWS Pet Shelter Faces Risk Of Closing Without Full-Time Vet
That’s A Pretty Amazing Eraser!
Hit The Links For Evergreen Park Chamber's 2023 Golf Outing
Moraine Valley Glacier Wins Best Student Media, 20 Awards
Moving Wall, Healing Field Of Honor On Display Soon In Manhattan
Jewel Shines, Croons To Thousands At New Lenox Triple Play
Rededication Planned July 3 For Danish Cemetery
Frankfort Board Sends Coffee Shop Proposal Back To Plan Commission
Homer Township Library Announces First Plant Swap
Food Truck Festival Returns To The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Lockport Approves Sidewalk Maintenance Program For 2023
Frankfort Approves Agreement For Body Cameras
Story Times At The Park Planned This Summer In Lemont
Chalk It Up Lemont Returns July 15
Maddog Strong Foundation Holds Annual 5K, 10K

In Memoriam

Daniel Aras Nicholson, PhD
Robert (Bob) Emmet O’Connell
Thomas C. Grandys

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