Bogus Robberies | Long-Lost Ring Returned | Lawsuit In Cop Shooting

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Bogus Reports Of Armed Robberies At Tinley Park 7-Eleven, Jewel: Cops

Police stated the reports of several armed robberies in Tinley Park this week, reported on the Ring doorbell Neighbors app, are false.

Slain Homewood Woman's Family Sue Police Who Shot Her, Village: Report

Alexis Wilson, 19, was shot and killed by Dolton police in July 2021. Her family is alleging excessive force in the incident.

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car On Cicero Avenue: Police

A 47-year-old Oak Forest man died after being struck by a car at 154th and Cicero Avenue late Wednesday night, police said.

Boys, 13 and 14, Arrested After Stealing Car, Crashing Into House: PD

The car was left running in front of a business. The two are possibly tied to several other recent crimes, Park Forest police said.

Found Class Ring Returned To Daughter Of Former EPCHS Student

After being lost for 44 years, the ring of a former Evergreen Park Community High School student from 1977 is returned to her daughter.

Hillgrove Tap Now Open In Former 'Tribes' Spot

Fans of the old Tribes Alehouse at 171st and LaGrange have a new bar to cozy up to, with 32 beers on tap and an upscale food menu to enjoy.

I-80 Bridge Work On Wolf Road To Begin July 25: IDOT

The work will require that Wolf Road at the bridge connecting Mokena and Orland Park will be closed through Dec. 1.

Gray-Haired Werewolf Baby Of Palos Featured On Parapalooza Ghost Tours

Parapalooza offers a special day of paranormal fun, psychics, contests, ghost tours, vendors and more July 23 at the Pavilion in Bridgeview.

Archdiocese of Chicago Hosts Catholic School Job Fair At St. Linus

The archdiocese will host a job fair July 28 at St. Linus. Catholic schools have openings for teachers, principals, finance, IT and more.

Opening Date Set For Flipside Brewing In Tinley Park

Erik Pizer will soon debut his very own Flipside Brewing, opening in the spot previously occupied by his former venture, 350 Brewing.

Enrico's In Frankfort Ups The Stakes For Spaghetti Eating Contest

Enrico's Italian Dining's spaghetti eating contest starts Thursday at CD&ME. Contests will chow down for a shot at a $1,000 grand prize.

Home Prices In Will County Skyrocketed In 2022: New Data

The 2022 U.S. Home Affordability Report shows home buying costs have made ownership difficult across the country.

Chicago Police Host In-Person Entrance Exams At City Colleges

The Chicago Police Department is hosting in-person exams at city college locations, July 28-July 30. Walk-ins welcome, RSVP encouraged.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 17

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Pet Of The Week: A Dog With Weirdly Human Eyes

Get a look at Truffle, a dog whose eyes look they could be a person's. And she sure looks skeptical.