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Enrico's Will Open ... / Story Behind '67 Tornado / Orland Massage Sting / Girl Found Safe
Week in Headlines: Accused molester porn arrest / Cubs pitcher dies in Beecher / Oak Lawn hosts comics fan fest / LW star faces sex lawsuit.

When Will Enrico's Open?
The owners on Monday clued eager patrons in to some VERY important dates.
'Portrait of a Killer': The Story Behind the Infamous Photo of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado
Missing a photo op with Lucky Lindy, community newspaper publisher Elmer C. Johnson never went anywhere without his trusty Rolleiflex.
2 Arrested in Prostitution Sting at Orland Park Massage Spa
Orland Park woman and Chicago woman, both 47, charged with prostitution. Business closed pending review.
Palos Hills Girl, 12, Found Safe after Lured by Man on Social Media: Police
The girl's mother reported her missing after she did not show up at school.
Alleged Child Sex Abuser Now Facing Child Pornography Charges
Man charged in 2015 for abusing Lemont teen, arrested again when cops find computer with child porn in his car, prosecutor said.
Cubs Pitcher Milt Pappas Found Dead in Beecher Home
The All-Star pitcher died of natural causes, police said.
South Side Entrepreneur Cooks Way Out of Street Life at Chi-Raq Cuisines
“I made a point of coming back here. Maybe I reach out to the kids, let them know they don’t have to be trapped in the community."
Oak Lawn Library Plans Epic Fan Fest for Free Comic Book Day
Save the date, Saturday, May 7, for the Oak Lawn Public Library's free Comic Book Day and Fan Fest.
Record-Setting New Lenox Placekicker Facing Sex Case Sued By Former High School Student
Standout Lincoln-Way Central kicker Jake Wieclaw was charged last year with sex crimes.
Dapper Gent on CTA Train Shuts a Drunk, Racist Mouth With a Proper Pummeling
VIDEO: He beat him right out of the train. A passenger recorded the South Side beat down and posted the video on Twitter Monday night.
Suburban Cop Charged With Financial Crimes
Special prosecutor said Robbins police officer submitted fake pay stub and lied on loan application to a Tinley Park auto dealer.
Online Fundraiser Started for Homer Glen Motorcyclist Hit by Alleged Drunken Driver
The 23-year-old man suffered serious injuries in the crash.
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- 'Slider' Stealing Items from Cars While Owners Pump Gas: Cops
- Repeat Retail Thief Fills Big Empty Purse at Victoria's Secret: Prosecutor
- Bowling Buddy Called Cops on Drunken Pal: Police
- Chicago Man Accused of Making Fake Prescription Form on Computer at Home
- Wallet, Cell Phone Stolen from Purse Left in Store Dressing Room
- High School Student Accused of Swiping Cash from Register
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