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Cop’s Crotch Grabbed | Helping A Dying Friend | Teen Hit By Train
Southland Week In Review: Providence has a new leader | Vintage wedding gowns | Hawky Tonk Festival | Milk tanker overturned.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Tinley Park Teen Killed After He's Hit By Freight Train
The accident happened Tuesday night near the 80th Avenue Station, according to the Will Co. Coroner's Office.
ALSO: Family Of Tinley Teen Hit By Train Gets Help From GoFundMe Page
Ex-Law Clerk Accused Of Posing As Judge Found Dead At Home
Rhonda Crawford was set to go on trial Monday stemming from the 2016 incident at a Markham courthouse.
Matteson Woman Found In Van Dies From 2 Gunshot Wounds
The 37-year-old victim was discovered Thursday night, slumped in the driver's seat. Authorities have ruled her death a homicide.
Veterinarian Grabs Cop's Crotch In Drunken Rage: Prosecutor
A veterinarian fought off three Cook County Sheriff's officers in her Lemont garage after she left scene of accident, prosecutor said.
Providence Names Fr. Merkelis New Permanent Leader
Fr. Merkelis has been a presence in the Providence community for many years, the statement announced.
4 People Seriously Hurt In 2-Car Crash Near 183rd And LaGrange
Tinley Park firefighters needed to extract one of the occupants from a vehicle at the scene early Friday.
Motorcyclist Hurt In Hit-And-Run At 111th And Christiana
Police say the driver of a Ford F-150 immediately fled the scene of a crash that sent a 46-year-old police dispatcher to the hospital.
Twin Peaks Sexual Harassment Detailed In Federal Complaint
Twin Peaks employees allege they were forced into skimpy lingerie and graded like pieces of meat in ranking system.
Lincoln-Way Man Tries To Bring Dying Friend To Chicago
Chris Bettancourt does not have long to live. His online friend from New Lenox wants to bring him to Chicago to live out his Bucket List.
READ IT AGAIN: Oak Lawn Tornado Victims, These Are Their Stories
Find out what's happening in Palosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
SOUTHLAND REAL ESTATE:
Spacious Bungalow On Wooded Lot, New Kitchen, Multi-Tiered Deck
Oversized Georgian, Built-In Bookshelves, Fireplace, Family Room
Jacuzzi, Fireplace In 'Rare Find' Blocks From Midway
Newer Condo, Family Room, Balcony, Master Suite, Jacuzzi, Garage
Historic Oak Lawn Home, Stone Fireplace, Widow's Walk, New Baths
Blue Home In Blue Island Has Huge Basement

Find out what's happening in Palosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Facebook Insults, Arrest Warrant: Palos Hills Blotter
- Pot, Meth And Loaded Gun Found During I-80 Stop: Cops
- United Liquors Burglary Suspect Resisted Police: Cops
- Multiple DUI Arrests: New Lenox Crime Blotter
- Milk Tanker Overturned In I-80 Crash
- Women Scour Walgreens, Swipe Over The Counter Meds: Cops
- Child Luring Incident Reported In West Beverly
- CPD Apologizes For Delay In Child Luring Report
- Tinley Park Couple Accused of Hiding Drugs in Woman's Bra: Cops
- Child Porn Charges Dismissed In Richards Peeping Case: Court
- Student Charged In Summit Hill Shooting Graffiti Case
- Parked Car Taking Up Two Places Leads To Drug Arrests: Police
- Oak Forest Man Accused Of Slugging Volunteer At Homeless Shelter
- 'Career Criminal' Charged In Walgreens Robbery
- Man Blocking School Driveway Had Fentanyl In Car: Cops
- More Burglaries Of Unlocked Vehicles in Frankfort
- Jewel Laundry Detergent Thief Caught: Police

WORTH A LOOK
- Vendors and Sponsors Invited To Small Business Clinic
- See Wedding Gowns From The 1800s At Ridge Historical Society
- Northeast School teachers receive $10K donation from Burlington
- McAuley Students Named 2018 Chick Evans Scholars
- Retailers Expressing Interest In Leasing Evergreen Plaza Carson's
- Mokena Woman Named Forest Preserve Volunteer Of The Year
- Good Times Roll At St. Linus's 'Hawky Tonk Festival'
- Lemont Clergy to commemorate the National Day of Prayer
- Deadline Extended for 'Peace, Love 'n Art' T-Shirt Design Contest
- Boy All Smiles after Dental Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital
- Mayor Launches GoFundMe To Help Wounded Dolton Cop
- Evergreen Park Recruiting Police Officers
- LHS Celebrates Being Named Blue Ribbon School
- St. Rita Quartet Performs National Anthem Before White Sox Game
- Burlington Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend At Evergreen Plaza
- Nearly 200 Volunteer At BAPA's 'Clean And Green'
- Oak Forest HS Students Make Blankets to Donate
- Original Rainbow Cone Opening At Navy Pier Soon
- History Wall Unveiled At Franciscan Health Chicago Heights
- Blue Turf Will Replace Natural Grass At Bloom's Sarff Field
- Divorce Lawyer Becomes New Will County Judge
- Silver Cross Receives 7th Straight A from Leapfrog for Safety
- District 123 Honored for Transparency
- Night Ranger Fund-Raiser For L-W Marching Band
- Lemont Lightning are 2018 10U 'War on 64' Tournament Champs
- Eighth-grader organizes clothing drive for Harbor House
- Oakwood, River Valley Fun Fair A Success
IN MEMORIAM
- South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 23
- Jerry Myrick, Keeper of Orland Park History, Dies At 83
- Rev. Gerald Mulcahy of St. Patricia Parish
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