Dog Thrower Paroled | Casino Plan Change | Strike Prevented

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Fallen Soldier's Body Escorted From O'Hare To Hazel Crest
The body of Henry Mayfield Jr., the Hillcrest High School alum who was killed in an attack in Kenya, was escorted home on Jan. 15.
Soldier From Lansing Dies During Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, was a T.F. South alum and a decorated soldier in the United States Army.
Oak Lawn Man Who Threw Dogs Off Parking Tower Paroled From Prison
Edward Hanania, 25, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to animal cruelty charges, is prohibited from having contact with animals while on parole.
Shooting Reported On I-80 Near Mokena: State Police
Police said there were no injuries reported.
15-Year Old Shot To Death In Chicago Heights
A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times on 16th Street in Chicago Heights.
DUI Charge Dropped Against Retired Orland Priest
The retired pastor of St. Michael in Orland Park is no longer charged with aggravated DUI.
ALSO: Family Of Teacher Killed In Hit-And-Run Sues Priest: Complaint
Lincoln-Way East Associate Principal Resigns After DUI Arrest
Lincoln-Way East Associate Principal Alexander Petrakis' resignation was effective Jan. 15.
ALSO: Lincoln-Way East Associate Principal Due In Court For DUI Charge
Rich East Principal Placed On Paid Leave
Rich Township High School District 227 placed Dr. Albert Brass on leave, citing a "personnel issue."
Former Lincoln-Way Superintendent's Hearing Postponed Again
The most recent status hearing was planned in November, but has now been pushed back once again to March 17.
Strike Averted After Tentative Agreement Reached In D228
A tentative contract agreement is in place between the Bremen Township High School District 228 and Joint Faculty Association.
Family Wins $8.1M In Lawsuit Over Delayed Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Family's attorneys said radiologist's 13-month delay in diagnosing Chicago woman's lung cancer at MetroSouth led to her early death.
Kidnappings: 3 Men Indicted In New Lenox, Frankfort Abductions
The three 20-year-olds have been indicted on charges after the November kidnappings in Will County.
Abbey Murphy Reps The EP & USA
The World Champion U18 Team USA Women's Hockey Superstar Talks With The EP Podcast
Amazon Web Services Training Comes to the Southwest Suburbs
The only community college in Illinois to partner with Amazon and host eight Amazon Web Services specialized training courses.
$2.54 Million Approved For Pulaski Road Overhaul
The Cook County Board awards $2.54M to overhaul a stretch of Pulaski Road that runs through Alsip, Crestwood, Robbins and Markham.
Matteson Files Amendment To Change Casino Location
It is unknown if the Illinois Gaming Board will accept the amendment changing the casino location.
Christmas House In Tinley Park Raises $21,000 For Together We Cope
Money was raised throughout the holiday season.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Full Backyard And Deck Behind Morgan Park Home On The Market
See the basement, backyard and kitchen on this 1951-built home on 118th and Oakley.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Spotchem
• Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week Of Jan. 13

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• Attempted Burglars Cut Hole In Roof Of Lemont Business: Cops
• Channahon Man Charged In New Lenox Burglary
• Poor Decision Making Leads To Retail Theft Charge
• Pot Arrest Made 3 Weeks Before Legalization: Tinley Park Blotter
• Car Burglaries In Mokena, Offender Seen Carrying Gun: VIDEO
• Gas Station Employee Accused Of Stealing Illinois Lotto Tickets
• Residential Burglary, Domestic Battery: Mokena Police Reports

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• The Largest Fishing Show in the Chicagoland Area Returns
• Fire Department Responds To More Than 8,000 Calls In 2019
• First-Ever District 230 All District Band Concert
• Lemont Township Trustee Resigns, New Trustee Appointed
• Flossmoor Fire Chief Chris Sewell Retires
• New Bakery Now Open In Lemont
• Partial Hospitalization Program for Women Offered in Orland Park
• Final Running Of The Emerald Isle Mile On Parade Day This Year
• Jump Fest Planned By Lincolnway Special Recreation Association
• Orland Park Woman Completes Her Reign as Miss Illinois
• 'Instant Classic': Brother Rice Beats Richards In Triple Overtime
• Oak Forest EMA Seeks Volunteers
• B-Sides Coffee Shop Closing For Good At End Of Month
• Chicago Heights Deputy Police Chief Retires
• 4 New Orland Hills Police Officers Sworn In
• Mokena Introduces New Police Officer
• High School Students Giving Back this Winter Season
• Marist Principal Larry Tucker Appointed School President
• Gynecology Institute Opens In Hazel Crest
• S&T Provisions Voted Best Neon Sign In Neighborhood
• CITGO Lemont Collects Toys For Will County Area Kids
• Girls On The Run Program Coming To Old Quarry
• Mokena Welcomes Three New Businesses To Town

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 13

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