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Homer Glen Woman Charged With Opening Credit Card in Deceased Patient's Name

• Days after elderly patient died, woman opened credit card and moved $30,000 from patient's bank account to card, prosecutor said.

Lawyer Jailed For Looting $1 Million From WWII Vet's Living Trust Now Charged With Stealing From 2 Ladies: Cops

• He’s allegedly done a lot of stealing.

More Trouble For Orland Woman Who Allegedly Orchestrated Boyfriend Beatdown

• The Orland Park woman was locked up in the Will County jail early Wednesday.

Squabble Over Cost of Crack Leads to Narcotic Charge: Prosecutor

• "You're too old to be doing that ... you're going to have a heart attack," judge tells accused 53-year-old crack dealer.

Couple Startled To Find Man Asleep in Their Garage: Police

• Man told police he drank a half gallon of vodka and was looking for a place to sleep, police said.

Chicago Police Officers Make 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient's Dream Come True

• Big-hearted cops salute little hero by making her an honorary Chicago police officer.

Pickup Truck Teeters Over Edge of I-80 Bridge

• A motorist snapped a photo of the harrowing episode.

Engine Design Takes a Major Leap at Argonne

• Supercomputing allows thousands of virtual engine designs to be explored in a matter of days

Palos Hills Man Wins $250,000 Prize in Lottery

• The man bought the winning ticket at an Oak Lawn gas station.

I'm No Squatter, Says Crete Man Suing Neighbor

• The Crete man claims his neighbor has been telling people he’s a squatter and is trying to drive him from his home.

Alsip Man Accused of Holding Up Dunkin Donuts with Porcelain Replica Gun

• Prosecutor said man led police on chase that ended when he crashed into some shrubbery.

Cook County Sheriff's Officers Stop Man from Jumping from Highway Overpass

• A negotiator used his skills to convince the man to step back.

Local Students Win Big in World Irish Dance Competition

• Marist, McAuley and Mokena Junior High students take home titles in Irish Dancing Commission's World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Sprinkler Douses Flames, Saves Lives at Orland Park Retirement Home

• The source of the fire was traced to a coffee maker.

Orland Park Struck and Killed by Semi on I-80 Westbound

• One driver says the man appeared to intentionally stepped into the truck's path.

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• U.S. Bank Robbed by Pipe-Wielding Bandit
• Woman Charged With DUI Explains Why She Can't Take Breathalyzer Test: Cops
• IRS Agents With Indian Accents Not Really IRS Agents, Tinley Park Woman Learns Too Late
• Alleged Credit Card Mule Paid $40 to Deliver Fake Credit Cards: Prosecutor
• Dead Ex-Convict Found in Car Parked Outside Dollar Store Identified Through Tattoos
• 21st Birthday Party Ends in Gun Charge: Prosecutor
• Accused Fake Psychotherapist's Charges Upgraded to Felonies

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Another Pollyanna Beer to Be Served at White Sox Home Games
• St. Rita Alum Darius Fleming to Throw Out First Pitch at White Sox Game Saturday
• Pace Offers 'US Cellular Express' Service for White Sox 2016 Season
• Oak Forest HS Students Win in the 9th Annual SSC Video Competition
• Village Board Fills Vacancies on Plan Commission
• Older Men Sought for Orland Township Speed Dating

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of April 4

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: Orland Park Bakery, K9 Tailshakers, Kirschner Vision, Lexington Health
• Ironworkers Local 63 Fence Erectors Accepting Apprenticeship Applications

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