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6-Year-Old Shot In Head At Park In Markham
Police said a 6-year-old was among two victims of a shooting at Roesner Park in Markham Saturday night.
Palos Township Residents Confront Trustee On 'Anti-Muslim' Facebook Posts
Residents vow to attend all future Palos Township Board meetings until trustee resigns. Video coverage of rally and board meeting.
ALSO: Preckwinkle Demands Sharon Brannigan To Step Down Due To Anti-Muslim Facebook Posts
Cooperative Creep Finally Charged With Possession of Thousands of Child Porn Pics: COPS
Orland Park man surrenders himself to police after cooperating in year-long Internet child porn sting, police said.
Park Forest Man Charged In String Of Sexual Assaults
Authorities say a 30-year-old man was captured after a victim fought back during an attack near a Metra station in Riverdale.
2 Fugitives On The Run After Purse Theft At Orland Square
An armed robbery in the parking lot near Macy's began a police chase that ended with the suspects abandoning a stolen car.
Chicago Heights Cops Sued Over Police Chase That Injured Motorcyclist
Multiple police officers are accused of not using sirens during a pursuit of a car theft suspect in the south suburbs last year.
Parking Lot Brawl After Sam Hunt Concert In Tinley Park
A physical confrontation involving nine people erupted after a Sam Hunt concert at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Saturday night.
Palos Park Police Offer Safe Space in Parking Lot To Complete Internet Transactions
Safe space in police parking lot offers residents a safer alternative to complete internet sales and is under 24/7 video surveillance.
Flossmoor Adds LGBTQ+ Services To Village Website
The village became among the first to add these services to its website.
Special Olympian From Mt. Greenwood Wins ESPY Award
Tommy Shimoda is one of 25 Special Olympians and the only one from Illinois to be presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award this year.
Burbank Man's Shed Is The Ultimate KISS Man Cave: VIDEO
In honor of the upcoming Chicago Open Air Fest, Tim Emanuel gave us a tour of his dude-tastic KISS man space. Watch the video.
‘Captain America’ Bank Robber Nabbed Within Minutes: FBI
A man who allegedly robbed the Fifth Third Bank in Country Club Hills wearing a Captain America shirt is in custody.
Naked Couple Caught Having Car Sex In Target Parking Lot: Cops
Garbage strewn around car in the Oak Lawn Target parking lot led to discovery of naked couple having sex in car, cops say.
Village of Orland Park Vets Collect for Current Military on July 22
The care package collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orland Park Veterans Center, 15045 West Avenue.
Palos Park Police Officers Recognized As 'Top Cops' On DUI Survey
Two Palos Park police officers are honored as "Top Cops" for 2016 DUI arrests in Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists survey.
P.A.W.S. Tinley Park Raffling Off Pair of Tickets To See Paul McCartney
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Tinley Park P.A.W.S. is raffling off a pair of tickets to see Paul McCartney's upcoming July 25 show at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
Top Speeds Reached During Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
Watch cyclists reach top speeds up and down the hills of Beverly and Morgan Park during the 2017 Beverly Hills Cycling Classic.
Beloved Manhattan Dog Groomer Died Doing What She Loved
A GoFundMe effort to help the family of All Paws & Claws owner Debbie Neville has reached $5,000.
H-F Alum’s Novel Could Be Basis For HBO Series
“Who Fears Death," the award-winning fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor, is in development as a series at HBO.
Walmart Closing Was Due To Clogged Drain
Orland Hills official says reason for Walmart's temporary closure over the weekend was a clogged drain.
Frankfort Cops Best Firefighters In Buona Beef Eating Competition
One Frankfort police officer ate five Buona beef sandwiches in six minutes during a competition between police officers and firefighters.
Illinois State Police Processing Cadet Applications Until July 15
Want to be a state trooper? Illinois State Police are processing applications for its next cadet class. Must apply by July 15.
Fall EMT Basic Training Course Starting At Advocate Christ Medical Center
Advocate Christ is accepting applications for four-month EMT basic training course that begins in August.
Hail the State Champs! Evergreen Park Boys Clubs' 10U Team Is Regionals-Bound
Evergreen Park Boys Club's ten-year-old team headed to Cal Ripken League Regionals for a shot at playing in the World Series.
Tinley Park's 125th Anniversary Celebration Is Sunday
Downtown Tinley will mark the village's milestone with its annual block party along Oak Forest Avenue.
Food Truck Based In New Lenox Will Be On 'Chicago's Best' TV
The Eckert family's "ROGUE Curbside Kitchen" will be highlighted as one of the five best food trucks in Chicagoland.
Father Dave's Sauce Makes an Appearance at Festa Italiana
Chicago Heights native Father Simonetti gives tasting of his sauces at Festa Italiana in Mokena. Come enjoy a taste of Italy and music.
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE:
Homes for Sale on the Southland: Southland Real Estate Guide
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Red Beauty With Golf Course Views In New Lenox
Sunken Living Room, Master Suite With Balcony, Spacious Bedrooms

- 'I Should Not Be Driving. I Made A Mistake': Accused DUI Driver Sorry For Role In Multi-Vehicle Crash
- Stagg Student Threatened, YouTube Movie Magic: Palos HILLS Blotter
- Shoplifter Steals Tide and Charmin from Jewel: Cops
- Orland Park Parolee Kidnaps Girlfriend By Threatening Her With A Shotgun: Prosecutor
- Woman In Wheel Chair Has Hair Pulled During Styx Concert
- Car, Mailbox Damaged By Fireworks In New Lenox: Cops
- Man With Revoked Concealed-Carry Arrested When Cops Find Gun in Car: Reports
- Warrant Sought for Alleged Cell Phone Robber On the Lam
- Funeral-Goer Arrested After He Got Punched While Paying Respects
- Cannabis, Crack Rocks Found in Men's Vehicle Pulled Over for Seat Belt Violation: COPS

WORTH A LOOK
- New Lacrosse Varsity Coach To Bring Winning Ways to St. Laurence High School
- Marian Catholic Partners With Under Armour For Sports Uniforms
- Upcoming Court Reporting Open House coming to SSC's Oak Forest Center
- LHS Teacher Chosen For Ocean Exploration Research Trip
- Lemont Police Host 'Kops N Kidz' Day
- Donations Sought For Back To School Program
- Stagg grad returns as Head Basketball Coach
- Stage Door Dance Academy named Studio of the Year
- Frankfort Woman Wins Nursing Clinical Excellence Award
- 'Rear In Gear' 5K Will Raise Awareness For Colon Cancer
- Mt. Greenwood Man Named Executive Director Of Special Olympics Chicago
- STUDENT SUCCESS: Pupils At Eisenhower, Richards, Shepard Get 4.0 GPAs
- Old Plank Road Trail Bridge: Before And After
- New Dolphin Lake Marquee Could Cost Nearly $14K
- Longtime SXU Sports Information Director Resigns
- Oak Forest Avenue To Close For Freedom Pond Construction
HAVE SOME FUN THIS WEEKEND: 5 Fun Things To Do In The Southland This Weekend
- South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 10
- Obituary: Steven Spencer West
- In Memory of Richard A. (Rock) Bledsoe
FIND A JOB
- LOCAL JOBS: Barraco's, Webb Automotive, City Of Oak Forest
- Burbank Accepting Applications for Police Officers
- Chicago Ridge Accepting Applications for Police Officers
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