White Man's Gunfire / Abduction and Assault in Palos / Batmobile Fun / DUI Hit-and-Run

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White Businessman Argues Race Had Nothing to Do with Shot Fired at Black Man

Two different accounts of one night in downtown Flossmoor.

Woman Sexually Assaulted at Gunpoint Near Home in Palos Hills: Police

The woman had just returned from work at the time of the attack, she told police.

Mokena Driver Charged with DUI for Hit-and-Run That Left Man Critically Injured

The accident took place near 193rd Street and Wolf Road in Mokena Friday morning.

2 Suicides Thwarted, 2 Families, 1 Bridge and a Mom

The Miller family knows too well the moment a man stood poised to leap to his death. The mom who saved him? Her son once stood there, too.

Oak Lawn Batmobile Ready to Make America Great Again

When he's not out fighting crime, Tom Repetny rents out his Batmobile for special events. And if Donald Trump wants to use it -- cool.

Death of 3rd Grader in Homer Glen Investigated

The child passed away at home overnight. Homer 33C to offer counseling to Schilling School students, according to district letter.

Creeps Bother D122 Students on Way to School: District Officials

Three separate incidents of suspicious strangers following or approaching students reported between Sept. 2 and Sept. 7.

Deadline Approaching to Add Veterans' Names to Wall

Contribute veterans' information to add to wall by Oct. 12, in time for Orland Park Veterans Day Ceremony.

Teen Drove 60-70 MPH in 35 MPH Zone Before Crash That Killed Elderly Man: Cops

The teen crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into the 82-year-old man’s car, police said.

Teaching 9/11 History to a Generation With No 'Personal Memory' of That Terrible Day

Marian Catholic High relies on a personal connection, the late Patrick Jude Murphy, to bring home the impact of 9/11 to students who were 2 or 3 years old that day.

Frankfort Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint

The robbery took place late Wednesday night.

Four in Custody after Off-Duty Cop Thwarts Smash-and-Grab at Jewelry Store

Search for subjects led to a soft lockdown at nearby Orland District 135 school and district office.

Man Accused of Toppling Fountain in Downtown Tinley Park

The 32-year-old Tinley Park resident knocked over the fountain in the pre-dawn hours Sunday.

Forest Preserve District's First K-9 Officer Dies

The 12-year-old canine, Rosie, was diagnosed with arthritis in early 2012 and retired later that year.

Butterflies Return to Flutter for Public's Enjoyment at Lake Katherine Monarch Festival

Local favorite event returns Saturday, Sept. 18.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Governors State to Cease Operations at Small Business Development Centers
• 21 Marching Bands Set to Perform at Stagg Jamboree
• Oak Forest Police Chief Set to Retire
• Carson's Prepares for Grand Opening Sept. 14 in Evergreen Park
• 'Octomom' Shoplifter Caught Stuffing Diaper Bag With Cosmetics: Prosecutor
• Car Salesman Charged With Pocketing $1,350 from Dealership: Cops
• Frankfort Distillery Tops Competition at Blind Taste Test
• Felon Charged in Tinley Park Shots Fired Incident
• Jealous Boyfriend Accused of Running Down Burbank Man for Talking to his Girlfriend: Prosecutor
• Local Family Honors Son with Third Annual Golf Outing
  

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Friend Pays Tribute to Lemont's 'Go-To Guy' Keith Latz
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Sept. 5

FIND A JOB

• Marcus Theatres Now Hiring for Country Club Hills Location
• Oak Forest Police Now Accepting Applications for Officer
• Local Jobs: De Raimo Abendroth & Associates, Sylvan Learning Center, First Personal Bank, Fabians Flooring

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