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

Accused Shooter Says He Thought Feds Were Rival Gang Members: ATF
A Chicago man accused of shooting at ATF agents and a CPD officer in Morgan Park, claims he thought they were rival gang members, feds say.

• ‘Person of Interest’ Questioned In ATF, Cop Morgan Park Shooting

Girl Shot In Face Gives Back To Hospital That Saved Her Life
It's been 3 years since Camryn Cox, now 10, was shot in the face by a cousin at a birthday party, leaving family unsure if she'd survive.

Lemont Pet Food Pantry Helps Woodridge Neighbors After Tornado
The main bulk of the donations went to West Suburban Community Pantry and Saint Scholastica Parish in Woodridge.

Tinley Motorcyclist Killed In Crash, Orland Woman Charged
Police said the 50-year-old was struck by another vehicle and pronounced dead just before midnight Sunday.

• GoFundMe Launched For Family Of Tinley Man Killed In July 4 Crash

Politics Of Violence In Chicago Has Status Quo Pushing For A Boss
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: Status-quo Dems keep selling the great Chicago myth that we need a boss mayor to solve the city's problems.

An Egret In Flight, Fabulous Frog And Fireworks Fun: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

OMGPD

Unruly Crowd Twerks, Fights Police In Metra Parking Tower: Cops
Chicago Gun Violence By The Numbers: CPD
Basement Catches Fire On La Grange Road: Frankfort FD
Fire Fighters And Paramedics Wanted For Hire In Oak Forest
2-Year-Old Girl Struck, Killed As Dad Backs Car Into Garage: Cops
University of Chicago Student Hit By Bullet On CTA Train Dies
Lockport PD Issues 118 Seat Belt Citations From Holiday Campaign
Assault, DUI, Theft: Lemont Police Reports
Tinley Woman, Golden Retriever Attacked By Pit Bull On Walk: Cops

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Still A Few Spots Left At Oak Lawn Chamber Golf Outing
In-Person Shows Return To Moraine Valley Performing Arts Center
Chicago Among Best Metro Areas To Rent For Dog Owners
Metra Rock Island Line To Experience Delays Due To Construction
Everyone Wins In Pop Tab Challenge
Macy's To Hire 950 Illinois Employees During Hiring Event
Fourth Annual Lemonade Stand Will Raise Money For Cancer Patients
Boley Farm Demolition On The Table: Orland Village Board
Flossmoor Gets New Assistant Finance Director
Smith Crossing To Host Private Lifestyle Tours
LTHS Students Win Gold At National SkillsUSA Competition
Hope And Friendship Foundation Plans Mission Stay Saturday
Mokena Trustees OK Water And Sewer Rate Increase
Oak Lawn Children’s Museum Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
Frankfort Toy Shop Takes Customers Down Memory Lane
Rent Increases For Homer Township's Senior Community
Show Off Your Pet At Smith Village's 12th Annual Pet Parade
Explore Flora And Fauna On The Beverly-Morgan Park Garden Walk
Bike Path Connection Plans Move Forward In Lockport
Cache Creek Sends Out Urgent Call For Fosters

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 5
Dr. Marjorie 'Marge' Joy, Former Oak Lawn Trustee, Dies at 82
Violet Marie Sader
Gordon D. Zahrenhusen

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