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State Allocates Funds For Purchase Of Lincoln-Way North
The state has allocated $122.5 million for the purchase and refurbishment of the school into a state forensic lab.

New Orland Park Driver Services Will Soon Open
A new Driver Services facility in Orland Park will be soon open, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday.

Orland Park Village Hall Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
An Orland Park Village Hall employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Thursday afternoon.

'Always Be Nice To Each Other': World War II Vet's Final Advice
Jack Henneberry was the principal at Western Avenue School in Homewood for 17 years.

Amazon Hiring 2,000 In South Suburbs: Reports
The company will need to fill positions at new fulfillment centers in Matteson and Markham.

Coronavirus Strikes Out 2020 Season For ThunderBolts
Frontier League board of directors suspends 2020 season for independent professional baseball teams.

Fake COVID-19 Water Inspector Attempts Ruse Burglary: Reports
Similar incidents of man posing as a water inspector checking for COVID-19 have been reported in Oak Lawn, Worth, Burbank and Palos Hills.

16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In New Lenox Homicide: Cops
Charles Baird, 19, died from his injuries after a shooting in New Lenox in May. A 16-year-old has been charged with his murder.

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DUIs, Retail Thefts: New Lenox Police Reports
Man Dies After Aggravated Battery, Police Release Suspect Photo
2 Separate Drug Arrests At 2 Separate Walgreens: Homewood Blotter
20-Year-Old Man Shot In Thigh Bleeds To Death: Cops
Convicted Felon Accused Of Stealing Cash From Elderly Woman

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WORTH A LOOK

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Lockport Park District Outdoor Pools Not Opening This Season
Reopening Task Force Developing Plan For Fall: Lincoln-Way D210
Frankfort Fall Fest Is A Go: Chair
More Than $800K In State Funds Allocated To Orland Park
District 140 Superintendent Responds To School Reopening Guidance
Treasure Chest Foundation Resumes Shipping Operations
Odyssey Fun World Reopens After Coronavirus Shutdown
Dates Set To Discuss Possible 159th And Harlem TIF District
Tinley Park Roller Rink Reopens Under Phase 4
$1.05 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago Heights
Project To Fix Oft-Flooded Flossmoor Viaduct Underway
Free Online Course Teaches COVID-19 Contact Tracer Essentials
Louie's Chophouse Will Not Reopen In Oak Lawn After Shutdown
OLCHS Student Club Raises $12K For COVID-19 Affected Businesses
Evergreen Park Chamber Launches Summer Shopping Raffle
'Too Soon' And 'The Village Is Trippin'' Win Patch COVID-19 Poll

IN MEMORIAM

Longtime Steger Police Chief Dies

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