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Casino Location Change Granted By Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board has granted the casino location change to 208 Lincoln Mall Drive.
Lipinski 'Ignored' Debate Request
The congressman won't appear with opponents at a local forum. "It's a scheduling matter," his spokeswoman says.
WWII Hero Who Still Worked At Car Repair Shop At 94 Dies In Crash
James Patton, also a retired police lieutenant, was the office manager at the Patton Motor Service shop at 102nd and Western at age 94.
Animals Saved From Fire After Quick Sprinkler System Activation
The Chicago Fish and Coral Company in Orland Park is open again after a small fire caused some damage Monday night.
Lucy The Basset Hound Crosses Rainbow Bridge After House Fire
Although Lucy initially survived a Hometown house fire, she could not overcome her injuries. Her companion, Pumpkin, also perished.
Video, Brannigan Facebook Posts Focus of Criminal Trespass Trial
Witnesses give contradictory testimony on events leading to arrest of five #ResignBrannigan protestors at criminal trespass trial.
Palos Park Police Forming Community Emergency Response Team
Palos Park police are recruiting Palos-area residents to become community response team (CERT) members, including a 6-week training course.
Bank Robbery In Frankfort, Suspects Fled Scene: Police
No weapons were displayed during the robbery and the offenders fled in an unknown car.
Girl, 13, Saves Father’s Life Using CPR
With the help of telecommunicator Charity Wlodarski, 13-year-old Abby Johnson performed CPR and saved her father's life.
1 Dead, Teen Wounded In Park Forest Shooting
A 22-year-old man is dead and a 17-year-old boy hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting on Western Avenue.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Chicago Heights, Driver Gets DUI
Joseph Townsley, known to some as "Mr. Lincoln Highway," was hit by a car and killed near 14th Street and Western Avenue Thursday night.
Lockdown At Lincoln-Way Central Sparked By Forest Preserve Incident
Lincoln-Way Central was briefly on soft lockdown Thursday morning.
Residents, Pizza Restaurants Raise Awareness About Car Burglaries
When residents order pizza, business partners will put a reminder flyer in their pizza box.
OSF HealthCare LCMH Medical Center Merger Takes Effect Saturday
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Hospital Medical Center makes switch on Feb. 1.
Tevin Coleman Expected To Play In Super Bowl LIV
The Oak Forest High School alum has been limited in practice this week after dislocating a shoulder during the San Francisco 49ers' NFC Championship win.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
See This Oak Forest Home For The Trees
Indoor and outdoor balconies, as well as a shed that looks like a cabin, highlight this home on a hill at 154th and Kilpatrick.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Stormy
• Pets Of The Week At Homewood Adoption Center: Ruby And Dutchess

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• Bail Revoked For Man Accused Of Swiping Power Tools From Menard's
• Woman FedExes Purse Full Of Money In Phone Scam
• Attempted Ruse Burglary Reported In Lemont: Cops
• Mokena Addresses Increase Of Car Burglaries
• Pot Citation Issued 2 Weeks After Legalization: Orland Park Cops
• Car Stolen, Bank Robbery: Frankfort Police Reports
• Defective Headlight Leads To Gun And Drug Charges
• Gun-Toting Teens Rob Tanning Salon: Police
• Retail Thefts, Car Burglaries: New Lenox Arrests
• No License, Speeding: Lemont Arrests
• Car Stolen, Battery: Mokena Police Reports
• Man Accused of Selling 8-Ball To Undercover Cop

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• Harvey Bars, Nightclubs Not Pleased With New Ordinance Forcing Them To Close At Midnight
• Lemont Approves Sale Of Properties At Route 83 And Main
• 'EP Podcast' Has Full Focus On Life In Evergreen Park
• Effort Begins To Help Family Of 5-Year Old Who Died In Crash
• 93 Percent Vote Against Red Light Cameras In Tinley Park
• Former Coaches Reunite To Lead McAuley's Water Polo Program
• Banners In Tinley Will Honor Local Veterans, Current Military
• 'Brews & I Do's' Wedding Expo Returns To Open Outcry For 2nd Year
• Sandburg Jazz Fest Features Student Musicians At Gaelic Park
• Marian Catholic Head Coach Mike Taylor Wins 300th Game As Spartan
• Effort Begins To Honor Pair At Mt. Greenwood Park
• Gym At St. John Fisher Named In Memory Of Conner Lowry
• New Lenox Offers Free Narcan Training
• New Frankfort Park District Commissioner Sworn In
• Central Middle School Students Donate Clothing To Homeless

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 27
• Services Set For Joseph "Poncho" Townsley Jr.

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• Village Of Flossmoor Hiring Maintenance Worker, Crossing Guard
• Village Of Tinley Park Job Opportunities Available

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