Cocaine Kitty in the Trunk / 2010 Murder Solved / Jimmy Buffett Back in Tinley / Family-Style Street Beating

Cops Find Stolen Gun, Cocaine, Live Cat in Babysitter’s Trunk: Report

• Oak Lawn woman denied knowing gun was stolen, police say. And the police also found a big wad of cash in the car.

2010 Murder Solved, 19 Gangsters Charged With Drug and Weapons Offenses: Cops

• The multijurisdictional operation led to federal and state charges against the alleged gang members.

Jimmy Buffett Coming Back to Tinley Park

• Save the date and get ready for the ticket sales.

Orland Park Family Beats Teen in the Street

• They ran into his car, dragged him into the street, punched and kicked him until bystanders stopped to help the lad, police said.

Marist Senior Delivers Supplies to Orphaned Teens in Ukraine

• “No matter where you are, through God you can do whatever you want to do,” Dan Lynch says.

Mokena Couple Spread Drug Dealing Rumors About Next-Door Neighbor: Lawsuit

• The couple told other neighbors, children and the cops that the guy next-door sells drugs out of his house, the lawsuit said.

Alsip Man Charged in Oak Forest Stabbing Death

• The accused killer faces murder charge.

Driver Charged with DUI After Hitting House in Palos Hills

• Photos: The house sustained significant damage.

Tinley Park HS’s Schultz Is State Wrestling Champ!

• Eric Schultz is the Class 2A 195-pound Champion!

Lemont’s Egan Berta Earns Runner-up Finish at IHSA Class 2A Wrestling State Finals

• Berta is one of four wrestlers from head coach John St. Clair’s program to compete at this year’s state finals.

Honor Your Irish Roots With One of These ‘Un-Trendy’ Baby Names

• Want your baby to have the coolest name at the South Side Irish Parade? Consider these unique and uncommon Irish names.

Man Armed with Golf Club Robs 7-Eleven

• The man told the clerk of the Orland Park store he had “four guys outside in a car with guns” waiting outside.

Schofield Named Full-Time Orland Fire Protection District Chief

• He will mark 30 years with the fire district on March 1.

Durbin’s Eyed Space at Route 30 and Cedar

• Another name has been announced for the development that will also include Fleckenstein’s.

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• Hometown Man Thinks Jilted Woman Sent Goons to Beat Him Up: Cops
• Worth Woman Caught Wearing Hat Filled With Heroin, Drug Paraphernalia: Prosecutor
• Oak Lawn Woman Packing .38 Smith & Wesson Arrested at Bridgeview Courthouse: Sheriff
• Two Killed in Flossmoor Crash
• Oak Lawn Man Killed by SUV at Pulaski and 103rd Street

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Chicago Police Officer Saves Woman’s Life with CPR at O’Hare Airport
• Frankfort Woman Fell Down Manhole: Lawsuit
• Lipinski Announces Expansion of Metra Service on Heritage Corridor Line
• Hillcrest HS Art Student Wins Second Place at Art Exhibit
• Author Begins Book Tour at Chicago Heights Library
• Palos Heights PD Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
• Orland Park Restaurants Host Third Irish Music Trolley Event

IN REMEMBRANCE

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of Feb. 22

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