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Self-Avowed Nazi GOP Candidate Plans 'Anti-White Hate" Vigil
Reputed Nazi and GOP congressional candidate Art Jones plans to display "white America under attack" signs at Orland youth activism event.
Man Threatens To Blow Up Police Station: Cops
An Evergreen Park man was tired of cops picking on him and threatened to strap explosives to his chest, prosecutors said.
Army Specialist From Hazel Crest Killed In Kenya Attack
Henry Mayfield Jr. was a 23-year-old from Hazel Crest and a Hillcrest High School alum.
ALSO: Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr. Mourned
Family Of Man Struck In Hit-And-Run Sues Former Oak Lawn Village Manager
Mark Berkshire’s family is also suing former Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen.
ALSO: Pedestrian Injured In 'Hit And Run' Sues Village, Larry Deetjen
Luna The Coyote Remains Far From Home During Long Court Battle
Tomi Tranchita remains hopeful that Luna will be returned home to her coyote education center in unincorporated Tinley Park.
KKK Flyers Delivered To Orland Park Residents
Hate literature was found in driveways on a street in Orland Park on Sunday, a property owner said and village officials have confirmed.
2 Firefighters Hurt While Battling Blaze At Tinley Park Home
A home on Pleasant Avenue in Tinley Park is not inhabitable after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon.
Police Share Video Of Attempted Car Burglary, Remind To Lock Cars
Police said Lemont has once again been experiencing car burglaries from unlocked cars.
Students Evacuated Moments Before Flames Seen On School Bus
A bus driver's quick-thinking helped several students on the way to Sandburg High School board another bus before flames broke out.
Homewood Family Of 4 Needs Help After Sewage Line Collapse
Blake and Emily Pinto are on the hook for more than $30,000 after a sewage line collapse, according to information shared on a GoFundMe.
A Man’s Story Of A Terrifying Encounter With A Coyote
The coyote was rushed to the Chicago Animal Care and Control facility at 2741 S. Western Ave. and then picked up by Flint Creek Wildlife.
Frankfort Fire District Responded To 4,699 Calls In 2019
The Frankfort Fire Protection District recently shared some statistics from its district for 2019.
'Chicago Fire' TV Show Films At Mount Carmel
Classes for Mount Carmel students went on as normal and the TV show worked around the school day.
Touch A T-Rex Skull At Family Conservation Expo This Saturday
Free, indoor, family-friendly Conex features live animals, music, info tables and relics this Saturday, Jan. 11, at Stagg High School.

WOW! HOUSE OF THE WEEK
All-Brick Ranch Townhome In Midlothian Has Gigantic Backyard Deck
Find a spa bath with jacuzzi tub and a gas fireplace in this gem on Billy Casper Lane.

PETS OF THE WEEK
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Calla Lilly
Calla Lilly is a 4-year-old female tortie who was originally a barn cat who was abandoned by her previous owners.
Pet Of The Week At Homewood Adoption Center: Tango
This week's 'Adoptable Pet' is Tango, who is available for adoption at the South Suburban Humane Society's Homewood Adoption Center.
Lost And Found Pets Of Will County: Week Of Jan. 6
Patch has compiled a list of recently lost and found pets from around Will County.
Cat Found Near 159th And Laramie In Oak Forest
Animal control is looking for the owner of an unchipped male cat that was found on Sunday.

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• Hate Crime Charges For Man Accused Of Slashing Tires At Churches
• Portillo's Employee Threw Hot Oil On Co-Worker: Cops
• White SUV May Be Linked To Thefts, Carjackings Targeting Gas Station Customers
• Thieves Slide Into Cars, Steal Drivers’ Property At Southwest Suburban Gas Stations
• Pound of Cannabis Found During Traffic Stop: Police
• Suspicious Fires At Vacant Park Forest Home Under Investigation
• First-Degree Murder Charge Made In Steger Stabbing
• Theft, Domestic Battery: Mokena Police Reports
• Suspected Scammer 'Needs To Be Stopped,' Says Former Friend
• Dad Brings Toddler To Undercover Drug Deal: Cops
• Oak Lawn Police Issue 175 Seat Belt Violations During Holidays
• Battery, License Suspended: Lemont Arrests
• Unlocked Garages Targeted In North Beverly Burglaries
• Taser Used To Stop Fleeing Suspect In North Beverly

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

• A Friday the 13th Basketball Thriller
• Pier 1 Store Closing In Chicago Ridge
• Bandana's BBQ Buys Space In Tinley Park
• Two Lincoln-Way East Students To Perform At Theatre Festival
• Silver Cross Foundation Appoints New Board Members
• Watch: Good Samaritan Returns Wallet In Homewood
• Lemont Seeks Nominations For St. Patrick's Day Queen
• 'Drinkin' With Lincoln' Planned In Downtown Lemont
• Harold's Chicken Shack Opens On Pulaski
• New Lenox Shares New Businesses Coming To Town
• The Transformation Station Opens In New Lenox
• Stay Clear Of This Viaduct During The Snowstorm: Public Works
• Oak Forest EMA Seeks Volunteers
• Lindy's Gertie's Space Up For Lease: What Should Go Here?
• Gas Station Across From Mt. Greenwood Park Open Again: Biz Beat
• New Lenox James Family Gives Back to the Treasure Chest
• Franciscan Health nurse receives Daisy Award
• Cricket Wireless Holds Grand Opening In New Lenox
• High School Students Giving Back this Winter Season
• Evergreen Park Peace Corps Volunteer Leaves For Thailand
• Gynecology Institute Opens In Hazel Crest
• Afternoon Tea Room Opens In Downtown Tinley
• Winter Book Sale Planned At Mokena Library
• CITGO Lemont Collects Toys For Will County Area Kids
• Sal's Pizza Opens On Pulaski In Mt. Greenwood
• 'Mayor's Arctic Dip' Will Support Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
• Richards says thanks on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
• Lincoln-Way East Teacher Named Educator of the Year

IN MEMORIAM

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 6

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