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Midlothian Gun Bust Connected To UPS Heist In Memphis
Police recovered 350 firearms Sunday after investigating a suspected drug deal. Those guns were from an earlier heist in Tennessee.
ALSO: 2nd Man Caught In Midlothian Gun Bust: Cops
Cop Who Shot 'Drag Racer' Claims He Couldn't Get Out Of Way
The Alsip officer who shot suspect near 115th and Pulaski is under investigation, while suspect remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Comes To Oak Forest
Find out when and where you can see the traveling 375-foot replica of the Washington, D.C., monument.
Customers Ordered To Lie Down, Clerk Robbed At Thornton 7-Eleven
One of four robbers who fled the 7-Eleven in Thornton early Tuesday morning was armed with a gun.
Erica Heilmann, Producer, Director, Educator, Dies At Age 43
Wife of former Mayor Dave Heilmann brought her passion for the performing arts to Oak Lawn Park District's community theatre programs.
ALSO: Mourners Line Up To Pay Respects To Erica Heilmann
Police Kill Coyote That Attacked 3 At CenterPoint
Elwood Police Chief Fred Hayes tells the Joliet Patch why his officer had to shoot the wild animal.
Frankfort Cop Files 2nd Complaint Over Pregnancy Discrimination
The 15-year veteran says the department would not give her alternate duties or provide her with gear that fit.
Ex-LW D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie Repaid $16K Bonus In May: Report
In a letter to the district, the former superintendent said he had been mistaken and had not qualified for the retirement bonus.
Mock Train Crash Promotes Rail Crossing Safety
A controlled Metra demonstration involving a train hitting a car in Manhattan aims to raise awareness.
Single Mom Killed In Crash, GoFundMe Begins To Help Kids
Help is needed for the family of Sophie Hussain, who was killed as a result of a weekend crash in Ford Heights.
False Gun Report At Homecoming, Lockport Students In Custody
Police said reports of a shooting at the dance are not true.
Child Porn Charges For Midlothian Man
The man was arrested following a lengthy investigation by the Cook Co. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, authorities said.
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'Respect Life Week' Declared In Mokena
A woman thanked Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer for recognizing "the dignity of human life from conception to natural death."
Network With 70 Companies At Moraine Valley's Fall Job Fair
Look sharp and bring lots of resumes to Moraine Valley Community College's Fall Job Fair, Oct. 18.
Pink Tinley Park Police Patches Spotlight Breast Cancer Awareness
Residents can buy the patches, and proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Find out how to pick one up.
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After UPS Driver Crushed
New Lenox resident Thomas Mulka died Aug. 28 during a delivery at Bolingbrook's VISTAR warehouse.
Chicago White Sox Open Pop-Up Store At Orland Square Mall
Chicago White Sox open pop-up store offering latest team apparel at Orland Square Mall for holiday season Oct. 15 to Jan. 15.
Search Continues For Dog Who Escaped Tinley Park Home
Half-Way Home Animal Rescue thanks everyone involved in passing out hundreds of flyers in the search for missing dog.
Halloween 2018: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour o' Scary Yards
Patch is compiling its 2018 guide to the Southland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. Submit your yard haunt today.
Jim Peterik World Stage Comes To Moraine Valley
Jim Peterik brings his World Stage to Moraine Valley Community College's Dorothy Menker Theater Oct. 6.

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• Palos Hills Man Threatens Girls With Piece of Wood: Cops
• DUI, Aggravated Assault: Lemont Arrests
• 1 Critical In Crash Involving Ambulance At Joe Orr And Ashland
• Teen Girl Escapes Kidnapping In Morgan Park
• Mom Abandons Child At Hampton Inn: Cops
• Cheaters' Attempts To Foil Drug Tests Thwarted: Cops
• 2 Men With Gun Rob Speedway Gas Station
• Woman Wanted For Stealing Designer Sunglasses: Warrant
• ID Thief Pawns Jewelry Purchased With Stolen Credit Card: Cops
• Speedway Employee Accused Of Making Fake Refunds
• Driver Takes Swig of Vodka After Rear-Ending Van: Cops
• Drug Dealer's Jeep Wrangler Faces Forfeiture: Complaint
• Jewel Security Guard Grabbed By Man With Cocaine: Cops
• Employees Accused Of Stealing From Meijer

WORTH A LOOK

• GoFundMe Created For Memorial Bench In Lemont Dog Park
• Kernel Sweetooth To Hold Grand Opening At New Location
• Marist Offers Parenting Empowerment Workshops For Raising Teens
• Mom a New Person Following Weight Loss Surgery at Silver Cross
• Maple Tree Inn Will Open Bistro At Tuscan Grill Site
• Photo Gallery: St. Xavier University Celebrates Homecoming
• Lemont Community Celebrates Former Children's Librarian
• Tinley Park Bulldogs 10U PT Travel looking for Players
• Photographer Takes Audience On Trip Through Illinois' 2,400 Towns
• One Cook County judge still setting high cash bail
• Catholic League, ESCC To Merge Next Year
• Scenes From The 2018 Beverly Art Walk
• St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation to Honor Dr. ElShafie
• Women And Infants Center At Advocate South Suburban Renovated
• Celebrity French Bulldog 'Pawties' With Pediatric Heart Warriors
• Saint Mary Mokena To Pray for Healing in the Church
• Eisenhower auto students put their skills to work
• Location Update: Fall Fest at Lemont Park District
• SouthSide Bengals 12U softball team looking for a few more players
• Something For Everyone At Chapel Hill's Family Fall Festival
• Women's Expo at Orland Park Civic Center on Friday, October 12
• Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way West Warriors Soccer Teams Score
• Saint Mary Mokena to Host Community Oktoberfest Celebration
• Fall Starts With Marist Sports Camps For Grade School Students
• Tinley Park's Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications
• Burger King Coming To 191st Street In Mokena
• District 228 Celebrates Manufacturing Day
• Metra Closing 103rd Street Ticket Office
• Stew From Redbird Cafe Offered On Homewood Hobo Night
• Steger's Sigaro Italiano Cigar Lounge to Open Its Doors

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