Hot Mic | Fleadh Survival Guide | Ruse Burglars

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

Your 2021 Oak Forest Fleadh Survival Guide
Oak Forest Fleadh will go on March 6. Here's all you need to know about the parade, virtual 5K, golden ticket hunt, kids activities and more.

Videos Appear To Show Crestwood Cop Hitting, Choking Woman
Videos shared on YouTube appear to show Sgt. Dino Pavoni attacking a woman last year. The officer faces multiple domestic battery charges.

Homewood Residents Want Director To Resign After Hot Mic Swearing
Director of Economic Development heard calling residents "a**holes," adding she's "really good at inciting violence" and joking about a gun.

Sky Zone To Sue Orland Park If Business License Revocation Stands
Representatives of the trampoline park fought to reclaim its space in Orland Park during a hearing on Monday.

A Solid White Sox Week…And Then Rick Hahn
Scott Merkin of MLB.com checks in from Spring Training at Camelback Ranch. Plus, Rick Hahn makes a good point before going off the rails.

State Says Sex Abuse Claims Against Father Pfleger 'Unfounded'
State child welfare agency report states sex abuse allegations didn't come with "credible evidence." Archdiocese investigation continues.

Madigan's Second Successor In A Week Sworn In After First Ousted
State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar follows Edward Kodatt, who lasted two days in the seat, and Mike Madigan, who lasted 50 years.

Ruse Burglars Pose As Water Department, Electrical Workers: Cops
Oak Lawn police are investigating two ruse burglaries that occurred over two days on the same block where elderly residents were targeted.

Wow! Houses

Beverly Penthouse, Open Concept, Big Kitchen, Jacuzzi
Elegant Town Home, Designer Finishes, Breakfast Bar, Fireplace
European Chalet, Wrap Around Porch, Onyx Tile, Balcony
Move-In Ready Town Home, Cathedral Ceilings, Skylights, Open Loft
Gorgeous Orland Park House With Large Kitchen For Sale
Spacious Family Home For Sale In Tinley Park
Beautiful Home Built 100 Years Ago For Sale In Chicago Heights

OMGPD

Ruse Burglars Pose As Water Department, Electrical Workers: Cops
2 Shot In Morning Rush Hour On I-55, At Least 40 Rounds Found
1 Dead In Kitchen Fire In Mt. Greenwood
Burglars In Stolen Car Break Into T-Mobile: Cops
Two Men Break Into Home, Flee Before Police Arrive: Cops
Man Pepper Sprayed, Fight Breaks Out At Aqua Lounge: Sheriff

READING LIST
Worth A Look

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2021, Pandemic Style
PLOWS Council On Aging Rebrands As Pathlights
Moraine Valley Offers Evening of Irish Music And Song
Southland College Prep Speech Team Seniors Place In IHSA Finals
Congress Members Want Answers About Chicago's Lousy Mail Service
Rep. DeLuca HB 3653: Pritzker Shows 'Stunning Lack Of Leadership'
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Closes March 1 For Nesting Season
Jewel Delivery Drivers And Warehouse Workers Authorize Strike
Park Lawn Recruiting Volunteers For Tag Days Bucket Brigade
OLCHS Ben Cash Signs Letter of Intent — And IIT's Got Him
Hope and Friendship Foundation offers Scholarship Challenge
Poorly Written Reform Bill Puts Criminals' Interests First: Maton
Nine LHS Student Athletes Make College Commitments
Mokena Approves $9.8M Bid For Wastewater Treatment Plant
Homewood-Flossmoor High School To Host Two Trivia Nights For All
Village Has Vaccination Plan Ready: Mayor Baldermann
Renovations Approved for Brookmeadow, Sandalwood Parks
Mokena Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Southland College Prep Speech Team Seniors Place In IHSA Finals

IN MEMORIEM

13-Month-Old Parker Rice Dies While Waiting For New Heart
Jeffrey Ludwig, Owner Of Ludwig's Feed Store, Dies
Obituary: Sharon E. Martin
Long-time Frankfort Trustee Richard Trevarthan Dies
Meaghan Fox
Obituary: Sherry Renee Latz
Jagadhambal Maruthamuthu
Timothy Francis McCarthy

ALSO ON PATCH

• Learn how to create a Patch user account
• Like us on Facebook: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood • Mokena • Chicago Heights • Manhattan • Homer Glen-Lockport • Evergreen Park • Oak Lawn • Orland Park • Tinley Park • Oak Forest • Palos • New Lenox • Homewood-Flossmoor • Alsip-Crestwood • Frankfort • Lemont