Teen Fatally Struck by Car while Mowing Lawn / Shooter's Wife Has Ties to Area / Palos Hills Man Allegedly Lures Teen for Sex

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

Teen Fatally Struck by Car in Orland Park

The 17-year-old was mowing the lawn when he was hit.

In Labor of Love, Illinois Man Drives 1,200 Miles with Crosses for Orlando Victims

The white crosses line the grass outside Orlando Medical Center. Greg Zanis has one message for those who see them.

Orlando Shooter's Wife Has Ties To Chicago Area: Reports

Orlando shooter's wife was "quiet and standoffish." Wife now facing possible charges for not warning police of husband's attack, says ABC 7.

Palos Hills Man Accused of Luring Teen for Sex

Authorities allege the 31-year-old man set up a sexual encounter with the teen between the ages of 13 and 17.

Man Flashes Rifle, Threatens Brother and Cops after Argument: Cops

The incident took place Tuesday evening in Palos Heights.

Father of Wounded Police Officer: 'He's Been a Miracle'

The father of a Park Forest police officer who was shot in the head this past March addresses the media.

How Two Boys Saved a Little Girl from an Alleged Kidnapper

...even as the man allegedly chased them with a gun.

Oak Lawn Man Calls Cops to Say 'There's A Bomb' Outside the Police Station: Prosecutor

Judge increases bail for man accused of making phony bomb threat, says judges at 26th and California "don't listen to all the facts."

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Reported at Oak Lawn Day Care Center

Seven to eight cases of virus reported at Penny Lane Schools' Oak Lawn location. School is being sanitized.

Founder of GiGi's Playhouse Named CNN Hero

Nancy Gianni was nominated for her work in creating the national Down syndrome awareness network that has a location in Tinley Park.

Tinley Park Police Warn of Burglaries in Area

Residents are advised to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

Wow! Houses of the Week

Golf course views | Room to park your airplane | Indoor putting green | Indoor pool and hot tub, and so much more to gawk at.

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• Badge-Flasher Pretended To Be Cop, Got Arrested: Police
• Man Offering 'House Cleaning Service' Arrested for Felony Theft
• Mom Attempts Escape from Police Station with 4-Year-Old Son: Prosecutor
• 'Servant of God' Charged with Stalking After Sending Love Letters from Jail: Prosecutor
• CPD Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Oak Lawn: Watch
• Alleged Toilet Torchers Charged with Arson
• Handcuffed and Shackled Man Wrecks Mugshot Printer: Prosecutor

• Poll: Should Will County Board Members be Allowed to Carry Guns in County Buildings?
• Tinley Park PAWS Hit with Parvo
• 4 Bills Gov. Rauner Should Sign Into Law
• Will County Board Approves Grant Funding to Educate Youth on Dangers of Heroin
• 12 Beautiful Waterfalls You Didn't Know are in Illinois

IN REMEMBRANCE

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 13

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