Bittersweet Goodbye | Self-Made Marathon | So Long, Kansas Comet

Lorraine Swanson
·5 min read

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

20 Malnourished And Neglected Dogs Rescued In Thorton: Sheriff
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said 20 dogs were rescued from a property in Thorton in malnourished and neglected conditions.

Best Chicago-Area Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes 2020
The coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean there's not fall fun to be had in Illinois. Here's where you can head out and pick a pumpkin.

Bears Hall Of Fame Running Back Gale Sayers Dead At 77
Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers, known as the "Kansas Comet," became the youngest player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fatal Shooting: Man Takes Own Life, Woman Wounded In Oak Forest
The Oak Forest Police Department said a 55-year-old man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot and a woman was wounded.

Woman To Run Self-Made Marathon For Kids Born With Rare Syndrome
A Tinley Park woman is running to raise money for a rare medical condition only 1,200 people in the world have — including her two children.

Cupid Candies Closes Sunday After 64 Years On 95th Street
The iconic Cupid Candies store in Oak Lawn, a landmark on Chicago's South Side, will close after 64 wonderful years on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Village Officials OK $9.9 Million Redevelopment Deal For Tinley Park Plaza Owners
The deal will aim to revitalize the properties located just south of 159th Street.

47 Days On Ventilator: 19-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor Has Message
Jibriel Tawalbeh, 19, of Palos Hills, was the last person anyone would have expected to become critically ill from COVID-19.

Illinois Facebook Users Can Claim Up To $400 In Class Action Suit
Illinois Facebook users have until Nov. 23 to file for cut of a $650 million settlement with Facebook over its use of biometrics.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jimmy Smolik Gets Hero's Welcome Home
St. Rita alumnus Jimmy Smolik got a warm South Side welcome home returning home from five years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Wow! Houses

Updated Beverly Bungalow With Vintage Charm
$789K Lemont Home With Gourmet Kitchen, Hot Tub Room
Cozy Quad, Family Room, 3-Season Room, Deck, Pool, Breakfast Bar
$439K New Lenox Home Offers Media Room, Basketball Court
Stunning WOW-House For Sale In Homewood Is Back On The Market
Brick Tudor, 4 Spacious Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Enclosed Porch
Stunning WOW-House For Sale In Chicago Heights Country Club
$629K Frankfort Home Near Preserve Has Pond Views, 3-Car Garage
Charming Mid-Century Cape Cod, Gourmet Kitchen, Updated Baths
$439K New Lenox Home Offers Media Room, Basketball Court

OMGPD

Charges Upgraded To Felony In Bar Parking Lot Beating: Police
$599K Homer Glen Home On Corner Lot In Foxley Acres
Teen Confesses To Robbing 7-Eleven In Palos Heights: Cops
Frankfort Teacher Charged With Grooming, Solicitation Of A Child
DUIs, Criminal Damage To Property: New Lenox Police Reports
Re-Arrested Sex Offender Takes Own Life In Jail: Sheriff
DUIs, Criminal Damage To Property: New Lenox Police Reports
Catalytic Converter Crime Wave Hits Beverly, Morgan Park
Orland Park Police Chief: Index Crimes Down 34 Percent In The Village
DUIs, Leaving The Scene: Lemont Police Reports

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

IL-03 Virtual Candidate Forum Set For Newman and Fricilone
West Nile Virus Positive Samples Found In Frankfort, Mokena
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Adds Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Oak Forest Veteran Gets A New Roof From National Program
Flossmoor Asks Voters To Approve Bond Question On Ballot
Construction For Cannabis Facility To Be Completed By December
When Fires Start In Evergreen Park
Frankfort Family Forms Team For ALS Walk To Honor Their Mom
Fort Frankfort Playground Closing For Maintenance
EPCHS Announces Term 1 Principal's Advisory Council
Frankfort Trustee Keith Ogle Announces Run For Mayor
Lincoln-Way D210 Students Earn National Merit Recognitions
Currie Motors Frankfort Distributing Face Masks To Community
SXU Named 'Best Value School' By U.S. News & World Report 2021 College Rankings List
Oak Forest University Of Iowa Student Sets Academic Record
$10,000 Business Recovery Grants Available in Chicago Heights
Tinley Fire Department Holds Free Classes During Fire Prevention
Trinity Services recognizes Falls Prevention Awareness Week
LW D210 Gets $420K In Funds To Close Digital Gap Among Students
Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold At Mobil In South Chicago Heights
Silver Cross Advisory Board Donates $21k for Hospital Equipment
Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, expands provider roster
Student Of The Week: 8th Grade Honors Student And Violin Playe
Lemont Teacher Has "Genuine Love" For Teaching: Patch Hero
College Credits: Students Named To Dean's List, Symphonic Band
District 146 Offers Free ESL Classes
Orland Park University Of Iowa Students Set Academic Record
Chicago Heights University Of Iowa Students Set Academic Record
Homer Township Library Opening To Public 3 Days A Week
Manhattan Neighborhood Food Pantry: Items, Dates, More
As You Wish: Memory Care Home Throws Surprise 87th Birthday Party
Picture Perfect: Hummingbird Snacking In Lemont
Buy A Bundle, Win A Bundle In Park Lawn's Winter Blast Drawing
Pete's Fresh Market Is Coming To Orland, Taking Art Van's Spot
Tinley Park University Of Iowa Students Set Academic Record
Moraine Valley Increases In-Person Offerings For Spring Semester
Orland Park Set Sky Zone Hearing To Possibly Revoke License
Bedding Donations Needed For Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Build
ExpressCare Clinic Opens in Tinley Park
Lovesick Deer A Hazard To Drivers In Area Forest Preserves
Spartan Golfers Lead By Example At OLCHS
Oak Lawn Library Board Refutes Employees' Allegations

IN MEMORIAM

John W. Tassie
Alsip, Joanne M. (nee Meyer)
McMahon, Marguerite A.
Robert J. Zeder Sr.

FIND A JOB

UGN Automotive Manufacture Looks To Hire 50 Full-Time Workers
City Now Hiring For Public Works Supervisor

ALSO ON PATCH

This article originally appeared on the Homewood-Flossmoor Patch