Joy In Joliet | Reopening Illinois | White House COVID Challenge

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

Illinois' Reopening Plan: 6 Things To Know
June 11 will mark the full reopening of businesses and activities throughout Illinois for the first time since March 2020.

Searching For Joy In Joliet Gave Me A Most Delightful Tummy Ache
KONKOL COLUMN: Don't believe Joliet's haters. There's joy to be found at mom-and-pop eateries serving up working-class culinary delights.

Frankfort Sex Offender Gets 8 Years For Child Pornography: County
Aaron Bettenhausen, 43, was charged by New Lenox Police in 2020, after taking upskirt videos of women at a Target, officials said.

Illinois Farmers Market Guide 2021
Farmers markets across the state will open for the season. Check out our guide to some of the best Illinois has to offer.

Former Heights Man Sentenced In 2012 Shooting Death of Girlfriend
George Kleopa, 41, got six years for an involuntary manslaughter conviction in the 2012 shooting death of his girlfriend, Michele Peters.

Moraine Valley Joins White House COVID Vaccination Challenge
Moraine Valley Community College is taking President Biden's college challenge of fully vaccinating 160 million Americans by July 4.

Splash Your Way To Summer Fun At Illinois Water Parks
Patch has rounded up water parks from park district family aquatic centers to commercial venues in the Chicago region and beyond.

Seniors Partake In First Outing As COVID-19 Pandemic Subsides
Residents at Alden Estates of Orland Park participated in outdoor activities for the first time in over a year.

Wow! Houses

Modern 3-Level Masonry, Chef's Kitchen, Movie Theater, Elevator
Beautiful Tinley Park Home With Upcoming Open House
Beverly Four Square, 3-Season Room, Family Room, Fireplace
Mid-Century Split Level, Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Koi Pond
Cool Cape Cod, Finished Basement With Bar,Family Room, Big Yard
Vintage Home For Sale In Oak Forest
Stunning Home In Orland Park Fresh On The Market
Modern And Large Family Home For Sale Chicago Heights
Giant Home In Homewood For Sale
Mod Mid-Century Brick, Nice Amenities, Jacuzzi, Fireplace, Bar

OMGPD

Woman Kidnapped Near Nursing Home In 'Domestic Dispute:' Police
2 Cars Stopped After Men Reported Pointing Guns At Other: Police
Slashed Tires, Bullet Holes, Stolen Tools: Palos Hills PD Reports
Lockport PD Issues 65 Citations During Memorial Day Enforcement
House Fire Kills Oak Forest Man
1 Dead In Early-Morning Lemont House Fire
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident, DUI: Lemont Police Reports
Man Charged After Hurling Glass Bottles At Pizzeria: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Legislation Requires Electronic Record Of Opioid Prescriptions
Comedy Show at The Roxy Helps Send Foster Kids to Camp
Unclear How Many St. Joseph Teachers Will Return For Fall
Homer Glen Teen Wins Skokie Idol
Two New Starbucks Locations Coming To Tinley Park
Providence Football Coach Coglianese To Retire After 2021 Season
Moraine Valley Offers Array of Virtual Summer Classes
Trinity Services' Terra Smith named 2021 Illinois DSP of the Year
Lemont Township, Tap House Lemont Celebrate Father’s Day
Girls On The Run At Kruse
CCH closing vaccination site at SSC in ceremony
Mac Market Returns In June Featuring Produce, Unique Market Finds
D140's Band Holds In-Person Concert, First Time In Over A Year
Barrel And Vine Opening In Downtown Lemont
95th Street To Be Closed 2 Weeks For Rail Crossing Repairs
Food Trucks And Music Added To Oak Lawn Farmers Market
Shepard, Chicago Christian Football Players Receive IHSA Honor
Catholic High School Football Players Receive All-State Honor
Richards, St. Laurence Football Players Receive All-State Honor
Students And Memory Care Residents Spread Their Wings With Kites
Street Sign Dedication To Honor Fallen Hometown Police Officer

IN MEMORIEM

Mt. Greenwood Attorney Mathias 'Mike' Mattern, Dies At 87
Bernard “Bernie” M. Roche
Danny Flynn
Alicia Wasmiller (nee Owens)
Eugene Francis Diamond, M.D.
Alice M. Rusiecki-Shedor
Barbara Lewis (nee Bangs)
Kenneth H. Kehl, DDS
Valeria M. Zawisza
Andre T. Sospizio

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