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Mt. Greenwood Woman Finds 19 Postal Service Packages In Trash
U.S. Postal Service woes continue to plague Mt. Greenwood. Ald. Matt O'Shea says his office gets complaints every day.

• Undelivered Mail Ditched In Evergreen Park Alleys: Police

Abandoned Newborn Twins Could Have Been Saved By Safe Haven Law
Advocates hope the arrest of a Michigan woman accused of abandoning newborn twins in a garbage bin will raise awareness of a Safe Haven Law.

Mount Carmel Mourns Loss Of Student Gunned Down On Far South Side
Mount Carmel sophomore Isaiah Wade's "sensitivity and care for others are emblematic of a man of Carmel,” school official said.

Mass Vaccination Is Our 'Ticket Out': Top Advocate Doctor
Top doctors with Advocate Aurora Health say vaccines up for approval are safe and effective. They plan to start inoculating staff next week.

'One In A Million': Kendrixx Addison Needs Life-Changing Surgery
Kendrixx was born with a rare condition called tibial hemimelia. There are about four new cases in the United States each year.

Trustee’s Request For Orland Park Mask-Wearing Mandate Met With Opposition From Majority Of Village Board
Trustee Dan Calandriello said a mask mandate would be a "useful tool" for businesses to ensure mask-wearing indoors.

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OMGPD

Resident Tricked Into Giving PayPal Account Information
Video Captures Suspects In Fatal Shooting of Retired Firefighter
Package Pirates Hit Crestwood, Police Seek Home Security Video
Geminids, Best 2020 Meteor Show: See Fireballs In Manhattan
Chicago Man Accused of Sex Trafficking Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Man, 18, Charged With Aggravated Unlawful Of Weapon: Orland PD
Orland Park Police Announce New Mental Health Response Program
No License, Speeding 35 MPH Over The Limit: Lemont Police Reports
DUIs, No License: Lemont Police Reports
Sexual Conduct With Dog: Accused Homer Glen Man Appears In Court

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

Mayor Sexton Surprises Many With Retirement Announcement
Franciscan Health Recognizes Daisy Award Recipient
All Ramps On Jane Byrne Interchange Set To Open Next Week
St. Peter’s Designated As Historical Landmark In Frankfort
Orland Park 'Ready To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution'
Doug's Dogs Gives 365 Free Hot Dogs Away To One Customer
‘Truly Improved The Quality Of Life’: Tinley Park Hero
To Dance Or Not To Dance, That Is The Question
Moraine Valley Grad's Written Work Receives National Recognition
Local resident offers talents to help other musicians
Hickory Creek Drama Club Earns High Ratings At Speech Contest
Renew And Rejuvenate This Winter At Forest Preserves Of Cook County
D229 and D218 School Board Seats Loom As Filing Set To Begin
New Lenox Offers 2021-2023 Hometown Hero Banner Program
Mokena Junior High Write Club Participates In Novel Writing Month
Fire Takes Home Of High Schooler For Second Time, Community Helps
Dolton Student Receives ComEd Scholarship, Fully Covered Tuition
St. Alexander Business Manager Recognized As 'School Hero'
Take The Illinois Patch 2020 Holiday Tour 'O Lights
Chicago Heights Begins Street Lighting Modernization Program

IN MEMORIEM

Obituary: Kenneth Morris
Edward M. Dombrowski
George B. Horalek
Michael A. Mitchell
Dorothy L. Brasic

Obituary: John Joseph Fischer

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