Catholic Church Ransacked / Twin Babies Left at Fire Station / Duct-Taped Ankle Monitor / Olympian Visits School

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'No Boundaries' After Catholic Church Ransacked Overnight

Police say burglars broke-into the rectory at St. Thomas More and trashed it while the priests were asleep.

2 'Healthy Little Boys' Abandoned at South Suburban Fire Department

The young mother appeared overwhelmed with caring for the twin boys, believed to be between 6 and 12 months old.

Woman Removes Ankle Monitor, Tries To Put It Back On With Duct Tape: Cops

Oak Lawn woman had been placed on electronic home monitoring for throwing phone at officer's groin area, court records said.

2 in Custody After Report of Shots Fired in Tinley Park

The incident reportedly began at an apartment complex, and concluded with two suspects apprehended near post office.

Grieving Mom Marks Anniversary of Daughter's Death with Random Acts of Kindness

Amy Turner has an idea for you, and all it takes is a little thoughtfulness.

Olympian Haley Augello Visits Young School

The Lockport native encourages students to find hobby, activity they love

Amazon to Open Another Fulfillment Center in Will County

The Monee building will be the e-commerce company's fourth in the county.

Former McAuley Standout Katie Schumacher-Cawley Notches 100th Win as UIC Flames Coach

Head coach of UIC women's volleyball program achieves milestone with Flames invitational win.

Landlord Accused of Hammering Renter's Belongings Refuses to Talk to Police: Warrant

Arrested warrant issued for 60-year-old Oak Lawn woman who allegedly destroyed tenant's belongings with a hammer.

Riverdale’s Former Deputy Police Chief Sued For Drunken Head-On Crash

The former Riverdale Deputy Police Chief crashed head-on into another car while driving a village-owned SUV, the lawsuit said.

Alleged Dealer Had Cannabis, Cocaine Capsules in Apartment: Prosecutor

Police said man claimed he was selling marijuana to help support family, did not know coke was in safe.

Chicago Fire Lieutenant Shares Chicago’s Response to September 11 at Orland Park Museum

Orland Park History Museum Welcomes CFD Lieutenant/EMT Tom Ryan for Sept. 7 Speaker Series

Beloved Coach's Name Goes On Sandburg High School Pool

The pool was renamed in honor Jane Caliendo, who died in October 2014.

Baseball Bat Beating Lands Tinley Teen in County Jail: Cops

He said he was “helping his friend out” following an attempted burglary, police said.

Craigslist Ad Soliciting Young Teen for Oral Sex Ends in Police Sting

Evergreen Park cop posed as 15-year-old girl leading to man's arrest, prosecutor said.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Offers Cornucopia of Fall Festivities

Check out what's happening this September in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Make A Change Garage Sale Coming Up

10 year old Sarah Andrews organized a garage sale where proceeds will go to My Joyful Heart in Mokena

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• South Side Man Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge for July Fight
• ‘Secret Shopper’ Job Actually a Scam: Police
• Friendly Guy on Party Bus Swipes Wallet to Buy Xbox, Toiletries: Prosecutor
• Man Did Not Videotape Shoppers Inside Kohl's: Police
• 'Loud Bang' Reported at Bank ATM in Oak Forest
• 73 Four Packs of Red Bull = $75,000 Bond: Cops
• Sledgehammer-Swinging Suspect in Target Smash and Grab Arrested: Police
• Frankfort Police Nab Two in String of Burglaries

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Family Escapes but Shih-Tzu Dies In Burbank House Fire
• Off-Leash Dog Area Memberships Available Now at Forest Preserves of Cook County
• Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Cruising Into Oak Lawn
• Sept. 17: 2nd Annual Emily Beazley's Kures for Kids Family Fair
• Marching Eagles Take The Forbidden Forest Show on the Road
• Sandburg High School Dedicates Mike Navarro Stadium
• Oak Lawn Cops Ramp Up Labor Day DUI, Seat Belt Violation Patrols
• United Lincoln-Way Marching Band to Host Community Night
• Lemont’s Newest Athletic Hall of Fame Members Set for Sept. 18 Induction
• Pedestrian Struck by Train Near Oak Lawn Metra Station
• Bremen HS Marching Band Performs for Windy City Thunderbolts
• SoxFest 2017 Set for Jan. 27-Jan.29, Tickets Go on Sale This Month

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Aug. 29

FIND A JOB

• Aldi to Host Hiring Fair at Oak Forest Location on Sept. 7
• Local Jobs: Fabian's Flooring, Trinity Services, Sylvan, First Personal Bank

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