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Love Story Over 56 Years In The Making Ends In Coronavirus Death
Oak Forest couple Aldo and Joanne Murer were married for 56 years before Aldo died from COVID. His last words to Joanne: "Don't leave me."

Take The Illinois Patch 2020 Holiday Tour 'O Lights
Patch has rounded up the best residential Christmas light displays in Chicagoland.

New Details Emerge In 2003 Newborn Twins' Deaths, Mom Charged
How Cook County Sheriff's Police used genetic genealogy to crack a 17-year-old cold case.

Joe Biden Could Lose Black America By Hiring This Guy
COMMENTARY: There's not enough cash in the federal treasury to get over the gut feeling that this former Chicago mayor is bad for America.

Motorcycle Parade Won’t Roll, But Toys for Tots Still Needed
COVID-19 has cancelled the 43rd run of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Parade, but toy requests and donations are still being accepted.

Lipinski Staff Member Zac Plantz Dies In Thanksgiving Car Crash
"The world has lost an incredible young man whose life was tragically cut too short,” Congressman Dan Lipinski said.

Tinley Teen Shot In Face Files Lawsuit Against Friend's Parents
The teen was found in a bedroom with a single gunshot wound to the face. He is now suing the parents of his friend for negligence.

Sexual Conduct With Dog: Warrant Issued For Homer Glen Man
During questioning about an unrelated incident, police say Buscemi made statements implicating himself and images were found on his phone

Wow! Houses

$499K Lemont Home With 3-Car Garage, Breakfast Bar
$529K Frankfort Home With Gazebo, Workout Room
$394K New Lenox Home With Media Room, Second Kitchen
$1.7M Homer Glen Home With In-Ground Pool, Indoor Sports Court

OMGPD

Prostitution Arrest Made At Palos Hills Massage Parlor: Police
Man Shot and Killed In Grocery Store Parking Lot In Morgan Park
Hopeful D33C Candidates Sign Out School Board Petitions
Retired Chicago Firefighter Shot Dead In Carjacking Attempt: CPD
Ex-Orland Teacher Takes Plea Deal In Student Sexual Abuse Case
Chicago Heights Mayor Warns Of Imposters Entering Homes
Frankfort Contractor Slammed By Customers, Police Reports Filed
Trooper's Car Hit During I-80 Traffic Stop, Driver Injured

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

Oak Forest Family Hosts Their Own Superhero Toy Drive
Irish Culture Celebrated At Virtual iBam Awards Gala And Festival
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Center Opens In Crestwood
Tinley Park Firefighters Rescue 2 Children From Fire
Smoothie King Celebrates Opening of New Lockport Store
New Lenox Approves Property Tax Refund Program
Wearing face mask symbol of responsibility and respect: Hanania
Once-In-A-Lifetime Sighting: Great Kiskadee Lands In Channahon
OP Police Chief Pitches Idea To Stave Off Future Staffing Issues At Special Budget Hearing
Stan's Donuts & Coffee To Open Saturday In Orland Park
Tinley Park Considers $300K Incentive To Bring Upscale Restaurant Concept To Boulevard At Central Station
Frankfort Resident Collects Donations For Manteno Veterans Home
Health Department Offers Free Coronavirus Testing In New Lenox
OLHMS To Host Feed6 Event In January
Lemont Comedian Signs With Film Distribution Company
'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak Gets 18-Month Prison Sentence For Tax Fraud
Most 2020 Homicides So Far Due To Gun Violence: Medical Examiner
Palos Park Police Cadets Collecting Food For Hungry Neighbors
Richards 2020 Grad Dies In Accident, GoFundMe Set Up For Family
As Puppy Scams Peak, Adopt A Pet At A Shelter Near Oak Forest
Christmas Is Coming At Hesser's Holiday House Projections
Lemont Police Department Enters Month Two Of No Shave For Cancer
Chicago Heights Author Releases New Book Inspired By Movement

IN MEMORIEM

Everett "Bud" Skimerhorn
Friends Remember Beloved Lemont Restaurant Owner
Obituary: John Joseph Fischer
Martin John Monahan, 80: Obituary

FIND A JOB

Blue Island Police Taking Applications For Eligibility List
United Way Of Will County Searches For New President, CEO

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