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Orland Park Family Honors Late Son With Charity Christmas Tree Sale
The Peck family lost their 20-year-old son to sudden cardiac arrest. In his honor, they're joining a special fundraising effort.

Alderman Warns Of Stray Pit Bull Attack, Says Second Stray Sighted
A North Beverly woman and her dog are okay after being attacked by a stray pit bull. Authorities are searching for a second stray pit.

Awake Illinois Sends Casten 'Cease and Desist' Letter For 'Defamation'
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls on GOP opponent Keith Pekau to disavow his allies and award he received from the far-right conservative group.

Moon Shot, Library Hawk And A Butterfly Bush: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

No Sexual Abuse Charges Against Flossmoor Teacher: State's Attorney
The teacher will remain on paid leave as of Sept. 12, district officials told Patch.

At Capacity With Animals, South Suburban Humane Society In Crisis Mode
Flooded with animals in need of adoption, South Suburban Humane Society put out a call for help on social media Monday.

For Her 108th Birthday, Send Homewood's Oldest Resident A Card
Mary Cantway will turn 108 on Sept. 30, and the Village is asking anyone interested to send her a birthday card and well wishes.

OMGPD

Unlawful Use Of A Weapon, Criminal Damage To Property: NLPD Reports
Concealed-Carry Holder Shoots 13-Year-Old Breaking Into His Car: Cops
Central Avenue Reopened After Car, Train Crash Investigation: City
Residents Help Police Nab Car Burglar: Oak Forest Police
Felon Out On Parole Charged In Armed Robbery Of Mt. Greenwood Resident
Felon With Gun Crashes Into Squad Car, Flees Scene, Gets Arrested: PD
Federal Drug Charges For Sheriff's Deputy's Boyfriend And His Sister
Washington Park Shootout Leaves 2 Dead, 7 Shot

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Nominating Petitions For Mokena Trustees Available Starting Tuesday
Manhattan SD114 Accepting Bid Proposals For New Junior High
Marist Plans Campus Expansion, Buys Building In Palos Heights
Beverly Community Organizer Declares Candidacy For 19th Ward Alderman
SXU Continues Racking Up U.S. News And World Report College Rankings
Fun Awaits At Queen of Martyrs Fall Carnival: What You Need To Know
Babies 'Bear Down' With Patrick Scales And Staley At Advocate Christ
OLCHS Teacher Ailysh Cooper Named 'Art Educator of 2022'
Creative Spark Glows At New Custom Apparel Shop In Oak Forest
Crisis Center For South Suburbia Welcomes New Director Of Services
Tinley Couple, Businesses Raise Funds To Honor Daughter's Cancer Fight
Forest Ridge District 142 Seeks Substitute Teachers
Black Lives Matter Exhibit Now Open, Panel Discussion Set For Sept. 29
Rich Township Senior Takes Top Spot At Wrestling Finals
Orland Park Mayor, Village Trustees Decry SAFE-T Act
New Lenox Invites Community To Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Costumed Characters Invited To Run In Scary At The Prairie 5K

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of September 12
Donald H. Valois

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