Drive-Thru Carjacking | Mayor Retires | Donut Shop Comeback
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SafeSpeed Exec Cops Plea In Oak Lawn Trustee Bribery Conspiracy
Former SafeSpeed owner Omar Maani reaches deferred prosecution agreement with feds in red light camera ticketing scandal.
Frankfort Mayor To Retire In April 2021, Not Seeking Re-Election
Jim Holland has served as mayor for 16 years, and as trustee for six years before becoming mayor.
Frosted Donuts Moves After Nearly Closing: Sells Out Day One
Frosted Donuts in Tinley Park was such a hit among the community that it bounced back after nearly closing up shop amid COVID-19.
Mayor Refuses To Allow Member To Speak At Heated Board Meeting
A board member called out the Village's legal setbacks, leading to a rebuke from the mayor, who refused to allow his colleague to respond.
March To Abolish Police Brings Low Turnout In Chicago Ridge
Despite heavy police presence at Chicago Ridge Mall in anticipation of a march to abolish police, only four protesters showed up at mall.
Article in Oak Lawn, Illinois Community Corner
Man Held At Gunpoint In McDonald's Drive-Thru Carjacking: Cops
Two men fled the scene in Homer Glen with the victim's 2020 dark red Dodge Charger.
'Your Light Still Shines' Event To Raise Overdose Awareness
Jim Holland has served as mayor for 16 years, and as trustee for six years before becoming mayor.
9-Year-Old Raises $1,200 For Fire Buddies, Donor Triples Funds
An Oak Forest child raised $1,200 for the Fire Buddies, a program for kids receiving cancer treatment. Her funds were tripled by a donor.
WOW! HOUSES
$700K Lemont Home With 1.2-Acre Lot Backing Up To Forest Preserve
$449K New Lenox Brick Ranch Wow House With Lake Views
$685K Mokena Home Offers Backyard Escape With Pool, Pergola
$685K Mokena Home Offers Backyard Escape With Pool, Pergola
Own This Updated Oasis On Water In Manhattan
Modern, Updated Family Home For Sale In Oak Forest
OMGPD
Diner Knocked Unconscious In Social Distancing Scuffle: Police
Indiana Man Fired Gun At Gas Station, Wounding 1: Cops
Man Threatens To Shoot Police With Crossbow And Arrow: Report
Burglars Target Garages In Morgan Park
DUIs, Resisting An Officer: Lemont Police Reports
Battery, Resisting An Officer: Lemont Police Reports
Four In Custody After Shooting, Chase In Lockport: Sheriff
Wyllie's Hearing Delayed Again To December
Gun Found During Traffic Stop: Homewood Police
READING LIST
WORTH A LOOK
Winner Pulled In Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle, Splits $108K
Queen of Martyrs Welcomes Former Br. Rice Dean As New Principal
Homewood-Flossmoor HS Presents Virtual Performances From Summer Theatre
Tinley Park Hosts Dancing Under The Stars Event At McCarthy Park
Orland Hills Police Chief Fired Over Facebook Looting Post
McAuley Grad Colin Evans Promoted To ABC-7 Management Position
Trustees Approve $4.5 Million Zeigler Lot, After $5k Donation
Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Black Officials Say To Donate Blood
350 Families Assisted At Worth Township Emergency Food Drop
Mokena Teen Starts Woodworking Business, Makes Custom Flags
Vogt Visual Arts Center Hosts Gazebo Jazz Concert Series
Eagle Ridge Residents Feel Ignored By Orland Park Officials Over Planned Pond Changes
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Rover
New Lenox Childhood Cancer Patient Organizes Lemonade Stand
Village of Oak Lawn Awarded Over $680K In CARES Act Funds
Virtual Event Addresses COVID-19, Flu Prevention For Older Adults
New Orland Park Police Chief Sworn In
Scarecrow Walk Planned In Homer Glen
Richards Student Praised For Helping Injured Man At Elks Club
Catrinas Mex Fish Bowl Margaritas: 'They're Not A Random Recipe'
Lockport City Hall Water Fountain "Soaped": Cops
Brother Rice High School Taps New Head Lacrosse Coach
League of Women Voters Park Forest Talk Mail-In Ballot Questions
Virtual Event Addresses COVID-19, Flu Prevention For Older Adults
Horse Thief Hollow On Tap For Great American Beer Fest 2020
Queen of Martyrs Welcomes Former Br. Rice Dean As New Principal
Chicago Ridge Brew Pub On Tap for Great American Beer Festival
McAuley Grad Colin Evans Promoted To ABC-7 Management Position
Picture Perfect: Hummingbird Visits Lemont Backyard
Mugshots Sports Bar And Grill Coming Soon To Homer Glen
Old Plank Road Trail 5K Run, Walk Goes Virtual
9-Year-Old Raises $1,200 For Fire Buddies, Donor Triples Funds
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Margaret Hilger
Violet Thomas
Joseph Sarkis Arakelian
Betty G. Walton
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This article originally appeared on the Chicago Heights Patch
