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

Midlothian Man Shot Dead While Warming Car for Wife

Darius Minter, 36, was waiting to drive his wife to the train.

Armed Robber With Limp Holds Up Oak Lawn Subway Restaurant: Police

Robber displayed handgun and demanded money before limping away, Oak Lawn cops say.

Moms of Palos Stand Up to Bully Who Took Special Needs Boy's Treasured Cards

A mom's Facebook post about Pokémon cards swiped from a boy with Down Syndrome led to a show of kindness the family never expected.

2 Expelled Marist Girls Will Still Get Diplomas

Seniors who were expelled amidst racially charged text message won't be back at school, but will still get diplomas from Marist.

Driver Accused of Not Using Required Breath Alcohol Ignition Lock Device in Car

Hickory Hills police said 61-year-old driver was involved in two-car crash.

Search Suspended for Possible Second Victim in Lynwood Pond

Sonar equipment was used to search the body of water. ALSO: Authorities ID Man Found Dead Inside Car in Lynwood Pond

Central Middle School Teachers' Flash Mob Earns Students' R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Central Middle School staff in Evergreen Park secretly rehearse synchronized dance number to surprise students. Watch the video.

Shoppers Leave Walls of New Tinley Art Studio Bare

Work by artists with disabilities scooped up in first-ever holiday shopping event at The Painted Turtle.

Benefit Planned for Longtime Orland Knights Football Equipment Manager

Friends and family of Orland Park's Mike Guido are hosting a Jan. 14 benefit to help with the longtime community volunteer's medical expenses

I-55 Crash: Driver Killed When Semis Collide on I-55 in Southwest Suburbs

Two semi trucks and several cars collided on I-55 early Tuesday morning in a fatal smashup that claimed one life and blocked the interstate for hours during the morning commute. As of 9 a.m., all inbound lanes were re-opened to traffic, but the backup stretched for miles.

Firefighter Recognized for Heroic Rescue

Last week, Lockport firefighter Phil Hutto was awarded the Liberty Mutual Insurance Firemark Award for saving a Joliet man trapped after a gas explosion in October.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

SWADDLE Gets Permanent Diaper Donation Drop Locations in Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park

Woman Accused of Using Fake Hundred Dollar Bill To Buy Undies at Orland Square

Awesome Nature Photos From Will County Forest Preserves

Buona Original Italian Beef Coming to Oak Lawn in Summer 2017

Oak Forest HS World History Students Build Medieval Castles

Volunteers Deliver Presents and Support for Beverly Firefighter and Family in Cancer Fight

CWC, Mother Butter’s, Park Schwinn, United Homeowners Name Christmas Bike Winners

Wanted Man: Gunman Who Attacked Trooper on I-294 Remains at Large

Car Strikes Utility Pole in Palos Heights

Orland School District 135 to Require Proof of Residency Each School Year

FIND A JOB

Local Jobs: First Bank of Manhattan, Trinity Services, Kole Digital, AnyTime Fitness

IN MEMORIAM

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Dec. 19