$5,000 Reward for Madman's Arrest / Unhappy Meal at McD's / Sex-Robbery Plot Ends in Death

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'Pure Evil Madman' Murdered 2 Girls and Their Father: Chief

The killer remains at large. A drug debt led to the Hazel Crest killing. "Look into your heart" and help the police find the killer, chief says. A $5,000 reward has been offered.

Mom Furious About Sad State of Happy Meal from Local McDonald's

Mom concerned over service and sanitary conditions at Palos Heights McDonald's as she's given food already bitten into.

Fatal Home Invasion Began as Sex Tryst and Robbery Scheme: Inside the Crime

Palos homeowner had woman over for paid sex twice before the night he was set up for robbery, prosecutors said. He shot one robber dead.

2 Men Accused in Tinley Park Robbery Charged After Police Chase, Crash

Two of their alleged accomplices died of injuries after their speeding getaway car crash Friday, July 1, into a South Side house.

Woman Threatens to Shoot Cops on Facebook: Police

"I have no problem shooting a cop for simple traffic stop cuz they’d have no problem doing it to me," Facebook post by Evergreen Park woman reportedly said.

Mom and Daughter Start Over After Losing Everything in Fire

GoFundMe campaign set up to help Oak Lawn family after fire ravaged their apartment earlier this week.

'I Am Proud to Be a Police Chaplain'

In a world that seems so evil, we must remember that there is more good than evil. More that would lay down their lives than take one.

Frankfort Man Crushed to Death

The 58-year-old man was working beneath a semitrailer when it fell on top of him.

2 Workers Injured in Bridgeview Fireworks Accident

Professional technician was injured setting up fireworks display. Bridgeview fireworks show postponed for Sunday evening.

Dog Shot in Head Recovering at Tinley Park Shelter

The dog's injuries were filled with larvae when it was brought to Tinley Park PAWS.

Dwyane Wade Guest Hosts 'Live with Kelly'

Basketball star from Robbins talks about “surreal” decision to leave Miami Heat for Bulls on “Live with Kelly,” says he's fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Orland Park Police Chief Named Interim Village Manager

Tim McCarthy will take over for Paul Grimes on July 19, while officials move forward with the search for a permanent replacement.

Palos Park Police Need Help with 'Pooch Patrol'

Police looking for extra eyes on the streets.

Fire at Queen of Peace Sends Man to Hospital

Fire sends contract workers to hospital and forces school to relocate summer classes to St. Laurence High School.

PHOTO GALLERY: Def Leppard and REO Speedwagon

Classic arena rock was in the atmosphere in Tinley Park on Saturday.

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• Burbank Man Arrested After Search Warrant Yields Guns and Drugs
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• Tinley Park Man Shot to Death on July 4

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Fire Displaces 2 Families, Cat Rescued in Oak Lawn
• Wendy's Credit Card Breach Hits Mokena, New Lenox Locations
• Homewood Woman Dies in Crash with Semi
• After 26 years, golf Coach Bob Freudenthal says farewell to the Cyclones
• 'Will County Regiment' Civil War Flag on Display at Joliet Museum
• Orland Park Police Again Host Bicycle Ride to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois
• New Lenox Motorcyclist Killed in Homer Glen Crash
• Boy, 15, Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Blue Island
• Second Chance Thrift Shoppe Needs You
• Project Lemont’s Annual Pub Crawl is Back July 15
• 'Bikes and Brews' Returns July 15

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 4

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