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Confederate Demonstration Leaves Mokena Residents Outraged
Several Mokena residents spoke out about the inclusion of the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry at the Fourth of July festivities.
White Supremacist Flyers Found In West Beverly, Mt. Greenwood
Racist propaganda returns to the 19th Ward for the third time in one year.
Orland Teacher Settles Sex Discrimination Suit Against Dist. 135
An Orland teacher has been named assistant principal of Century Jr. High after setting a sex discrimination suit against District 135.
Mail Carrier Ejected From USPS Truck In Burbank Crash
A 40-year-old Chicago Ridge man is in custody after a crash Thursday morning in Burbank that seriously injured a mail carrier, cops said.
Marian's Sister Mary Jo Loses ESPY Competition To UCLA Gymnast
It was a good run, but Marian's Sister Mary Jo's viral video of her perfect pitch couldn't topple Katelyn Ohashi’s performance in the ESPYs.
2 Charged With Attempted Murder In Oak Forest Shooting
An Oak Forest man and a Chicago man have been charged in the shooting last week in unincorporated Oak Forest near Camp Sullivan.
Man Who Struck 2 Workers On I-80 Spared Additional Jail Time
Judge Sarah Jones recently sentenced Gary Rollins to four days jail but gave him credit for time already served.
Man Charged With Attempted Kidnapping In Orland Park
Sofiane Mansouri, of Chicago, is being held on $500,000 bond after authorities said he tried to kidnap a woman in Orland Park.
Police Chase From Matteson To Tinley Ends Without Arrest
A man who led police on a chase from Matteson to Tinley Tuesday night is being treated for possible mental illness, police said.
Orland Family Escapes Weekend House Fire That Started In Garage
Fire officials said the fire was started after smoldering embers that were thrown away were never completely extinguished.
Tinley P.A.W.S. Seeks Help For Kittens Left In Sealed Box
Tinley P.A.W.S. is looking for help with more than 100 cats in its care, including two who were left in a sealed box at its doors overnight.
New Lenox Woman Dies Week After Crest Hill Crash
The 74-year-old woman died Tuesday, eight days after the crash.
Oak Forest Shooting Near Camp Sullivan Injures Man
A 20-year-old man was shot early Monday morning near Camp Sullivan in unincorporated Oak Forest.
Candlelight Vigil Lights Up Blue Island In Support of Immigrants
Community activists, nuns and residents join worldwide candlelight vigils to protest ICE raids and migrant camp conditions in Blue Island.
Chicago Heights Mayor: City Will Not Cooperate With ICE
Mayor David Gonzalez said that neither city officials nor police will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Trinity Christian College Hosts 2019 Midwest Harp Festival
Four free concerts will be offered during the Midwest Harp Festival at Trinity Christian College July 13 through July 20.
Ozzie Guillen Visits Oak Lawn, Praises Involved Parents
World Series-winning former Chicago White Sox manager helped kids fall in love with baseball at the Westside Baseball skills camp.
Palos Hills 2019 Friendship Fest Offers Big Fun And Fireworks
Palos Hills Friendship Fest features big rides, music, a beer garden, pony rides, children's activities and fireworks July 11-July 14.

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• Monee Man Accused Of Having Sex With A 14-Year-Old Tinley Girl
• Generator Stolen, DUI: New Lenox Police Reports
• Spree Burglar Charged In 12 Business Break-Ins: Cops
• Merrionette Park Woman Accused of Eating Evidence In Traffic Stop
• Suspect Captured On Video Busting Windows And Stealing 2 Canaries
• Retail Theft, Domestic Battery: Lemont Arrests
• Man Charged In Oak Lawn and Bridgeview Sex Assaults
• Loaded Glock, Eluding Cops Lands Chicago Man In Jail: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• Former Sheriff Visits the Silver Cross Team that Saved His Life
• Frankfort Bluegrass Fest International Event of the Year
• Lemont Man Wins Will County Forest Preserve's June Photo Contest
• Nominate An Alumni for The 2020 Moraine Valley Hall of Fame
• Lincoln-Way Foundation To Host Half Marathon, 10K
• Flossmoor Hosts Anti-Defamation League State of Hate Presentation
• Advocate Children's Hospital Unveils New Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Second Annual Ladies And Gents Night Planned In New Lenox
• Tinley Park Hosts Live Music Events This Summer
• Cone With A Cop Planned In Frankfort
• Auction At Open Outcry Will Help Fund Beverly Art Walk
• Oak Forest High School Holds Field House Grand Opening
• Lockport Mosquito Trap Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
• Tinley Park Library Puts Vintage Newspapers Online For Free
• Volunteers Needed For Mokena Forest Preserve Workdays
• Sharpshooters Wanted For Deer Culling In Will County
• New Oak Forest Fire Department Loan Will Help Buy New Engines
• Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Rex
• Heated Garage, Stone Fireplace In Talley's Corner Gem
• Royal Majesty Emerges In Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts Raffle
• Barrel Club Restaurant and Bar Rolls Out In Oak Lawn

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 8
• Jim Bouton, Former Yankees Pitcher, Bloom Graduate, Dies At 80

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