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All Catholic Schools To Become Mask Optional, Including Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago has lifted the indoor mask mandate in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park Catholic schools starting Feb. 28.

Fellow Priest Covered Up For Burak In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Lawsuit
Amended lawsuit alleges St. Michael's priest tried to shield the late Rev. Paul Burak from arrest in 2019 crash that left a teacher dead.

Cook County Board To Make $1 Million Investment In Preserves
Board President Toni Preckwinkle is expected to announce the campaign, which will invest in programs and restoration, Thursday.

Paczki Day 2022: Where To Find Paczki In Southland
Here's where to find the best paczki nearby before, during, and even after Paczki Day, which falls on March 1 this year.

Homewood Locations To Be Wedding Venues In 'Love Is Blind' Finale
Ravisloe Country Club and La Banque Hotel announced Friday they were used in filming the popular Netflix dating show's season finale.

New Chicago Heights Park District Head To 'Clean Up' Board: Pres
Current park district president Jessica Mangiaracina said Shari Demitrowicz will get the board back on track after an audit in 2021.

Chicago Ukrainian Americans Protest Against Russian Invasion
"We want Chicago to know Ukraine isn't just fighting for themselves .... They're fighting for Western values," Pavlo Bandriwsky said.

Stagg English Teacher Finalist For Golden Apple Award
Colleagues describe Lisa Thyer, one of 30 finalists for a Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award, as an “innovator” at Stagg High School.

Reading Dog, Orchid Show And A Goose Swimming: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Real Estate

Sprawling Tri-Level, Family Room, Gorgeous Flooring, Well-Kept
Gorgeous Condo, Hardwood Floors, Balcony, Master Suite, Clubhouse
Updated 1968 Split-Level, New Family Room, English Basement
Wow House: Indoor Pool With Waterfall, Sauna In Frankfort Home
Wow House: Custom Built Mokena Home Next To Forest Preserve

OMGPD

Chicago Heights Man Hit, Killed Walking On Dan Ryan Expressway
1 Man Dead, Woman And Dog Wounded In Steger Shooting: Police
Alsip Carjacking Ends In Crash, 2 Juveniles Arrested
13-Year-Old Beaten, Robbed By Group In Tinley Park: Police
Car Stolen From Homewood Parking Lot While Owner Filled Up Tires
Shooting At Markham Bar Causes Mayor To Propose Curfew
Oak Forest Man Pleads Guilty To Firing Gun During Protests: Feds
Smash-And-Grab Thief Hits Car Parked At Trailhead
Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run That Struck 3-Year-Old In Stroller
2 Home Burglaries In Mokena Reported In Past 5 days: Police
Disorderly Conduct, DUI, Retail Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
Pre-Order Paczki At Fleckenstein's Bakery Through Thursday
New Lenox Post Office Target Of Mailbox Break-In: Police
New Lenox Man Charged With Multiple Felonies: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Village of Mokena Will Reimburse Up To $150 For Damaged Mailboxes
Fire At Hazel Crest Home May Have Started From Candle: Officials
OLCHS Baseball Field To Be Dedicated To Late Coach Skip Sullivan
Orland Park Police Partner With ATF To Process Federal Evidence
Orland Towne Center Bought By California-Based Real Estate Agency
Former Chicago Heights Fire Captain Appointed To Assistant Chief
Virtual Job Fair Planned For Teachers, Administrators, Subs
State May Soon Lease Or Purchase L-Way North For Police Training
Tinley Park Seeks To Confiscate 3 Lots Through Eminent Domain
Orland Park Earmarks Over $40 Million To Update, Renovate 4 Parks
Apply For 200 Scholarships To Moraine Valley Community College
Bennett Makes Brother Rice History, Relishes State Championship
Tinley Park Teen Earns 3 Prestigious Scholastic Art Awards
Preserve Your Life Story, Share Wisdom In Legacy Letter Workshop
Shoe Drive In Mokena To Benefit Two Charity Organizations

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 21
Jo Ann Cherogan
MaryEllen Spear (nee Maloney)
Angelina M. Rumoro-Ilaiwi
Joseph C Granata Jr.
ROSE T. PELECH (nee Obrokta)
Maureen T. Gregg

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