'Secret Deal' Denied | Hotdoggers Wanted | Armed Robbery Spree

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Former Orland Mayor Denies 'Secret Deals' With Purchased Property
Dan McLaughlin speaks out against accusations made by trustees that he has been hiding ownership of property sold by the village.

Congresswoman Marie Newman Attends Biden-Harris Inauguration
"The American people finally have two leaders who will serve our nation with the honor, integrity and respect it deserves."

Armed Robbery Spree Hits 2 Dunkins, 1 McDonalds In 1 Night: Cops
Robbers pointed guns and climbed through drive-thru windows of businesses in Matteson, Palos Heights and Oak Forest, police said.

Oscar Mayer Hiring 'Hotdoggers' To Drive Giant Wienermobile
Imagine yourself driving across America behind the wheel of 27-foot-long Wienermobile. Oscar Mayer is now hiring "hotdoggers" for 2021.

EP Resident Sent Off To Army Boot Camp With Patriotic Car Parade
Neighbors and friends give patriotic send off to Jack Novak, 18, who is on his way to Army basic training.

Mass Text Results In 'Extreme Amount' Of Calls To Police: OFPD
A mistaken text sent from Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest told recipients their background check is approved, and to pick up their firearms

Lincoln-Way Districts Submit Vaccination Plans To Health Dept.
The state will enter phase 1B of the vaccination plan on Monday, which includes those who work in education.

Over 1,000 Sign Petition Against New Lenox Gas Station
The plan commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed gas station Tuesday.

Former Top Cop Eddie Johnson's Cop Out Has Ring of Untruth
KONKOL COLUMN: Former Chicago police superintendent's "exclusive" media apology tour sounds more like a confession.

Wow! Houses

Brick And Stone Split-Level, Huge Kitchen, Master Suite, Upgrades
Mid-Century Quad, Updated Kitchen, Family Room, Finished Basement
Cozy Workers Cottage, New Kitchen, Display Windows, Porch Deck
Modern, Updated Family Home For Sale In Tinley Park
$410K Frankfort Home With Lake Views, 2-Story Foyer
$750K Lemont Home With Hot Tub Room, Gourmet Kitchen
$525K Homer Glen Home With 4-Car Garage, Brick Patio
$770K Mokena Home With Gourmet Kitchen, Mud Room
Beautiful Home With Three Bedrooms For Sale In Oak Forest
$995K New Lenox Home With 4-Car Garage, Wooded Lot
End Unit Town Home, Open Concept Living Room, Family Room, Loft

OMGPD

Shots Fired In Air When Teens Show Up To Fight: Cops
4th Suspect In Retired CFD Lt's Fatal Shooting Arrested At O'Hare
3 South Side Cold-Weather Deaths Bring Season's Total To 22
Oak Tree Damaged, Spitting, Forced Entry: Palos Hills Blotter
Parolee Charged In Mount Greenwood 7-Eleven Robbery
5 Shots Fired In Drive-By At Intimo Lounge In Tinley Park: Police
Tips Lead Orland Officers To Porch Pirate Arrest: Police
'Smash & Grab' Burglary At Orland Park Target: Police
Parolee Charged In Mount Greenwood 7-Eleven Robbery

READING LIST

WORTH A LOOK

St. Walter and St. Benedict Schools Will Merge At End Of Year
Forest Preserve District Of Will County: Baby Turtles Doing Well On Road To Release
Coronavirus Vaccination Site Opens In Robbins
OLHMS Band Students Showcase Talents In Virtual Concert
Firewater Shut Down For Violating COVID-19 Regulations: Officials
Upstart Contender Makes Bid For Evergreen Park Mayor's Seat
Oak Lawn Police Officers Recognized With Life Saving Award
AMC Theatres Set To Reopen (Again) In Crestwood and Chicago Ridge
Young Artists Win IAW's Annual Art Contest
Orland Fire District Recognizes Needs Of Those With Dementia
Franciscan Health Honors First 2021 Daisy Award Recipient
NAS Testing Center Opens In Tinley Park, Hopes To Get Vaccine
New Principal Named For Chelsea Intermediate School
Local College Student Makes the Deans List
Seven Scholarships Offered By Township Officials Of Illinois
No Injuries Reported After Lemont Fire: Fire District
Three Forest Preserve Visitor Centers Reopening
Lockport Approves $4.7M Water Main, Road Reconstruction Project
Sen. Patrick Joyce Dodges Police Bill: 'Legislation Was Rushed'
7,116 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
Urgent Changes To Search Warrant Rules Needed: Chicago Watchdog

IN MEMORIEM

Obituary: Ann Marie Ciannella
Katherin C. Tolman (nee Sibley)
Robert “Bob” Freeman, age 77

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