Bedsores and 'Unconscionable' Neglect / Domestic Stabbing / Transgender 'Satire' / Kids at Carnegie Hall

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

Severely Neglected Senior Covered in Bedsores and Fecal Matter Found in Oak Lawn Apartment: Cops

Cousin charged with criminal neglect after 76-year-old woman is found during police well being check.

New Lenox Woman Stabbed to Death by Domestic Partner: Police

Prior to the stabbing, Amanda Kern was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with Emmaline Osborne at their home in Springfield.

New Lenox Music Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Once-in-a-lifetime chance for local students, from kindergarten through high school to perform as soloists on the grand stage.

Lockport Biz Owner Pulls Down Snarky Transgender Sign

People have lost their sense of humor, says Richard Tisch. Business owner says it was just a joke and he doesn't deserve to be called a bigot.

Evergreen Park Man to be Ordained by Archbishop Cupich

Soon-to-be priest Matt Litak's first assignment for Archdiocese of Chicago will be at Christ the King Parish in Beverly.

Doctor Who Defaced Tombstone of Lawyer's Daughter Gets Out of Jail After 2 Days, Must Hold Down Job

The judge said the doctor must hold down a job while his medical license remains suspended.

Son Accused of Taping Elderly Dad's Mouth Shut and Poking Him with Scissors

Prosecutor said son threatened to cut his dad into pieces if he did not withdraw $400 from ATM.

Orland Park Police Warn of String of Burglaries and Attempts, Offenders Kicking in Doors

Police asking for anyone with information to come forward.

When Will the Flossmoor Meijer Open?

It's almost time!

Former LW Superintendent Bails on Boards, Sells Frankfort Home

Larry Wyllie severs ties to local boards.

Random Act of Kindness Not So Kind

Chicago woman accused of trying to cash fake check from Random Act of Kindness organization.

Beverly Writer's Film 'Not A Stranger' Brings Hollywood to the Neighborhood

Dennis Foley’s touching movie about three boys and a down-and-out teacher features familiar neighborhood landmarks.

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• Reavis High School Placed on 'Soft Lockdown'
• Shots Fired By 'Highly Intoxicated, Belligerent' Mokena Man: Cops
• Dad Wants Alleged Thieving Son Arrested
• Friday the 13th Threat Unfounded: LW Central Principal
• Heroin Found in Uber Driver's Car: Prosecutor
• Son Files False Report Based on Mother's Day Hallucination: Attorney

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• "Chicago P.D." Actor LaRoyce Hawkins Visits Hadley Middle School
• Jake Arrieta Presents $5,000 Check to Arcadia Elementary School
• 5 Great Houses, Historic Church Featured on Beverly Hills-Morgan Park House Tour
• Oak Forest HS Students Visit NFL Draft Town
• Veteran Organizes First Armed Forces Day Festival in Tinley Park
• Lemont's Mathletes Squad Places 13th at 2016 ICTM State Finals

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of May 9

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• Local Jobs: Orland Park Bakery, Whitmore Ace Hardware, Kole Digital, Holy Family Villa

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