Mother Mourns 9 y.o. / Trial Coming in Double-Murder Case / Justice Dept. Sues Village / Getaway Driver Arrested

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Boyfriend Accused of Stealing from Girlfriend's Family to Support Gambling Habit

Tinley Park cops said man stole ring that was to be buried with family's recently deceased mother.

Driver in Tinley Park Parking Lot Shot Fired Incident Arrested at Courthouse: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said driver who helped accused shooter escape was arrested when he showed in court for another pending case.

Pal in Palos Parents Double-Murder Case Gets Trial Date

Trial set next year for Christopher Wyma in 2011 double murder of Palos Park couple.

'My Baby Isn't Coming Home:' Mother Speaks Out About 9-Year-old Daughter's Drowning

Alsip police continue to investigate Michigan girl's drowning in DoubleTree Hotel pool. Mom says daughter knew how to swim.

Eerie Video Gives Glimpse Inside Deserted Lincoln Mall

Toppled trees, tipped over shopping carts, and smashed storefronts shown in footage from inside.

Village Settles With Oak Lawn Firefighter Terminated in Phone Sex Probe

Oak Lawn firefighter will drop lawsuit to get his job reinstated in exchange for $100,000 monetary settlement.

Justice Department Sues, Claims Tinley Park Violated Fair Housing Act

The suit seeks a court order requiring Tinley Park to approve the hotly debated Buckeye development The Reserve.

Man Hospitalized After Eating 7 Grams of Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Cops

Oak Lawn police officer tells judge man allegedly swallowed cocaine in an attempt to hide evidence.

Woman, 65, Peddled Cocaine at Senior Housing Development: Cops

Police found a scale and other paraphernalia in her apartment.

Church Volunteer Allegedly Breaks One of Ten Commandments at Apple Store

Milwaukee man and woman arrested on retail theft charges at Orland Square Apple store, prosecutor says.

Tell Us Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in the Chicago Suburbs

We're asking for your suggestions of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion.

Car Accident Leads to Man's Arrest on Drug Charges: Prosecutor

Hickory Hills man claims he has prescription after accident in Pete's Fresh Market parking lot, assistant public defender tells judge.

Alsip Man Discharges Gun, Claims Masked Burglar Did It in Fake 911 Call: Prosecutor

Gun was on top of fridge when it accidentally discharged, prosecutor said.

(A Really, Really Big) Santa Comes to Town in New Lenox

Touted as largest lighted Santa in the United States, figure makes its debut at the New Lenox Commons.

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• Orland Square, Woodfield Mall and Gurnee Mills Give Shoppers $1,000 Reasons to Love the Holidays
• Hon. Barry Goldwater Jr. to speak to Residents of Tinley Park
• Tinley Park Seeks Artists for Annual ‘Benches’ Program
• 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
• Glenwood Academy Raises More than $1M at 68th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Mark your calendar for the Holiday Neighbor to Neighbor Vendor/Crafter Market Sat., Dec 3
• Tinley Park HS to Present 'It's a Wonderful Life'

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• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Nov. 21

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