Guns and a Dead Cat / Toyota Park Death / Metra Train vs. Truck / Sock-Wielding Home Invader

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

Guns, Grenades, Dead Cat Found in Barricaded Oak Lawn Man's Apartment: Cops

Oak Lawn military veteran charged after police find weapons arsenal following four-hour standoff earlier this week, prosecutor said.

Bridgeview Officials Claim No Safety Issues at Toyota Park Where Man Fell to His Death

“We don’t believe this was a safety issue, but rather an unfortunate and tragic accident,” spokesman says of music fest death.

Video: Metra Hits Truck in New Lenox

Good Samaritans pulled a man from his stuck truck on Friday.

Accused Home Invader Ties Elderly Woman's Mouth Shut with Sock: Cops

Justice man faces felony charges of home invasion and robbery. Cops say he told 74-year-old woman's car and debit card.

Federal Judge Tosses Major Claim in Lawsuit Against Orland Fire District

A private alarm monitoring system brought the suit against the district.

Tinley Park District to Dedicate Playground in Honor of Local Teen

Tinley teen Matthew Kocher drowned in July 2013. The park district will rename a park in his memory.

FBI Hunting Suspect in Olympia Fields Bank Robbery

The man brandished a semi-automatic weapon when robbing the Fifth Third Bank.

Oak Lawn Police Dog Lucifer Retires

K9 officer will retire from police work to enjoy retirement as a family pet.

Man Suffers Electric Shock in Accident at Mall

The man was working on a light fixture outside JCPenney at Orland Square Mall Monday.

DePaul University Head Volleyball Coach to Speak at Lincoln-Way East

July 25 event open to all athletes.

Record Breaking Attendance at "Festa Italiana" in Mokena

Over two thousand people attended the third annual "Festa" in Mokena. A photo gallery shows some of the fun enjoyed by all.

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• Would-Be Carjacker Foiled, Can't Drive Stick Shift: Cops
• Ohio Woman Grabbed Mom's Purse With Gun Inside By Mistake: Public Defender
• Purse Snatcher Fled Shopping Center In Stolen Vehicle: Police
• New Lenox Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint
• 'Completely Stupid Night' Lands Worth Man in Jail on Drug Charge: Prosecutor
• Career Burglar, 67, Caught Stealing from Garage: Cops
• Glenwood Native Named to Fifth Annual Jewish "36 Under 36" List

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Culver's Supports Special Olympics With 'ButterBurgers and Badges' Fundraiser August 9
• Brother Rice High School Seeks Part-Time Alumni Assistant
• SXU Partners With Country House Kitchen to Bring Healthy Food Choices to Campus
• St. Laurence High School Taps New Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach
• 2016 Annual Frankfort Subdivision Charity Softball Challenge

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 18

FIND A JOB

• Walmart Hiring Approximately 375 Associates for New Olympia Fields Supercenter
• Culver's Taking Applications for New Oak Lawn Location
• Local Jobs: Mariano's, Tinley Park District, Lush Salon, Pinewood Dental

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