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First Chicago-Area Baby Born At Advocate Christ In New Year
Maverick Franco, the first announced baby to be born in Chicago area in 2021, makes his debut a minute after midnight on Jan. 1.

• Franciscan Health welcomes its first baby of the new year

How COVID Changed IL And What To Expect In 2021
As we head into 2021, mass vaccination, which could happen by summer, is being lauded as our ticket out of the pandemic.

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• 17 Chain Stores In Illinois We Said Goodbye To In 2020
• 2020 Local Heroes To Remember Across Illinois
• FBI's 11 Most Wanted IL Fugitives In 2020
• Blago Freed, AJ's Mom Sentenced, COVID Takes Hold: 2020 In IL
• 3 New Laws Take Effect In Illinois In 2021, Down From Over 250
• How COVID Changed IL And What To Expect In 2021
• 2020 Heartwarming, Quirky Animal Stories From Illinois
• 2020 Illinois Stories That Will Make You Smile
• Illinois Restaurants That Closed For Good In 2020

Alsip Church Gives Away Half A Million Dollars During Pandemic
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Lighthouse Church of All Nations has given away $500,000 to randomly selected people.

Sky Zone Files Appeal To Stay In Orland: Will It Bounce Back?
The trampoline park will have a hearing before the board of trustees to see if it can keep its license after revocation earlier this month.

Tinley Park 18-Year-Old Dies From COVID-19: Medical Examiner
Sarah Simental would've graduated from Lincoln-Way East High School. Her last words were "Mom, I'm going to be okay.”

Restaurant Week 2021 To Provide Much-Needed Boost Amid Pandemic
Restaurant Week 2021 events will give Illinois establishments a chance to recoup some of their losses from 2020 and reach new customers.

Homewood Chevrolet Gifts Car To Grandmother After Daughter Dies
Dollena Colvin's daughter and son-in-law died in a car crash in October, leaving 4 children behind. One is in remission from brain cancer.

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OMGPD

4th Suspect Arrested In Retired Firefighter Shooting Death: Cops
Suburban Man Charged In Fatal Attempted Carjacking in Morgan Park
Senior Thwarts Possible Ruse Burglary Attempt: Police
Man Fatally Shot Near Midway Airport
Brawl At The Mall: Orland Square Fight Caught On Video
Beware Of Coronavirus Vaccine-Related Scams In Lemont
ID Theft, DUI, Retail Theft: New Lenox Police Reports
Armed Robbery, Attempted Carjacking Reported In Oak Forest

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WORTH A LOOK

Staff And Residents At BRIA of Palos Hills Receive COVID Vaccine
Marist Seniors Earn Chick Evans College Scholarships
Oak Lawn Mayor Candidate's Petitions Rejected
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How To Help The Green Tree Condominium Families
Mortgage Lender Delivers Holiday Joy to Children with Cancer
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Held At Alden Estates of Orland Park
Trinity Services donors grant wishes of 400 people
D228 Students Make All-District And All-State Choir
The Rock, Other Stars Surprise Oak Forest Kid Who Has Cancer
Lockport Park District To Celebrate New Year's Eve With Fireworks
Winter Weather May Impact Forest Preserve Openings In Will County
Mokena Sisters and Brother Make a Difference to Help Children

IN MEMORIEM

Diane P. Roberts (nee Beveridge)
Alan Lee Fulkerson
Gerald (Jerry) H. Keller
Paul T. Switzer
Edward A. Gentile
Michael P. Barrett

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