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Illinois 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021: Where To See Them
Still don't have plans for 4th of July fireworks? Patch has you covered in Illinois, along with a roundup of parades, concerts and more.

Drivers License 'Smishing' Scam Targeting Illinois Residents
Illinois Secretary of State alerts public about driver's license text scams tricking residents to give up personal info or planting malware.

Family Of Rapper Juice WRLD To Open Homewood Brewery In His Honor
Homewood Brewing Company will open at the former Vice District Brewing location in Homewood.

Traffic Stop Nets Pot, Pills, Unstamped Cigarettes And $129K Cash
Chicago Ridge police make the largest cash seizure in department history as 28-year-old Worth man faces multiple drug felonies.

Catching Up With Chicago Celebrity Alligator Robb In The Wild
KONKOL ON THE ROAD: The famed capturer of Chance the Snapper reflects on his escape from death and his love for Chicagoans who helped him.

Good News Illinois: Love Lifts Tornado Victims, Hero Turns 100
Need something to smile about? Check out our weekly dose of the cheeriest stories Illinois has to offer.

A Yawning Coyote, Baby Bunny And Incredible Catch: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Patch Labs Is Offering New Opportunities To Local Reporters
Are you passionate about your hometown? Patch Labs is giving reporters the chance to earn a living by covering their very own communities.

Cheese-Throwers On The Loose In Oak Forest
Were you "cheesed" in Oak Forest Monday night?

OMGPD

Second Juvie Charged In Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Double Carjacking
1-Month Old Baby Shot In Head In Englewood Mass Shooting
Lemont Police Reports: Leaving The Scene, Domestic Battery
'Ghost Gun,' $18K Cash On Man Arrested Near Orland Mall: Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Stagg HS Student Named to Sandy Hook Promise National Youth Board
12-Acre Chicago Heights Lot Drops $150k In Price
Newman Secures $640K For Hickory Hills Sanitary Sewer System
Citizens Police Academy Starts Up Again In Lockport
Metra Expands Rush Hour Service For Heritage Corridor Line
2 Lemont Wrestlers Place At State Competition
Moraine Valley Seeks Host Homes For International Students
Local Athlete Eats Hotdogs to Benefit Cancer Group
Fear, Anxiety A Reality For Orland Park Veterans On 4th Of July
Mokena Refuse, Recycling Date Moved
Firecracker Dance Returns To Mokena
Franciscan Alliance raises minimum hourly employee pay to $15
Wedding Gowns Donated to Make Angel Gowns
Mokena Foodies In For A Treat
Frankfort 7-Eleven To Host Lottery Milestone Event
Esports Entertainment Center Could Come To Downtown Orland Park
Orland Park Native To Make Olympic Debut In 2021 Summer Olympics
Orland Park Plans Open House For Main Street Triangle Project Development
Veteran Providence Catholic Softball Coach Biesterfield Retires

IN MEMORIEM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 28
Obituary: Barbara Rhodes
Violet Marie Sader
Gordon D. Zahrenhusen
Nancy J. DeBow (nee Cobb)
Mary Ann “Mar Mar” Mazarakos

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