Hot Mic Comeback | Political Lip Service | Activists Victory Lap

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Teen's Killing Inspires Political Lip Service We Hear Too Often
KONKOL COLUMN: Politicians respond to Adam Toledo's killing by a Chicago cop with vague calls for change that never seems to materialize.

Alderman Saves Choking Man At Mayor's Election Victory Party
Palos Hills Ald. Joe Marrotta is credited with saving a man from choking to death during Mayor Gerald Bennett's party on election night.

Windy City ThunderBolts Plan 2021 Season As Pandemic Wanes
Windy City ThunderBolts will follow COVID-19 protocols when they return to Ozinga Field in Crestwood for the 2021 season opener May 27.

Activists Plan Victory Lap At Ousted Palos Trustee's Last Meeting
After 4 years of protests, activists plan rally for ousted Palos Township Tr. Sharon Brannigan's final board meeting on April 12.

Police Video Shows 13- Year-Old Adam Toledo Shot With Hands Up
Bodycam video appears to show 13-year-old Adam Toledo had a gun shortly before an officer fatally shot him in a Little Village alley.

Former Homewood Director To Come Back After Hot Mic Blow Up
On Friday, Mayor Rich Hofeld said Angela Mesaros, the Economic and Community Development Director who resigned in March, is coming back.

Send Patch Your Ramadan Displays: Best Decor Contest

Do you have the best Ramadan decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2021 contest to be considered for a prize.

Lockport Wins 'Strongest Towns' Contest
In the final round of the contest, Lockport won 54 percent of the vote, while Oxford, Mississippi won 46 percent.

Urban Air Addresses Fight, Security Guard Pulling Gun
A 24-year-old man has been charged with resisting a peace officer, battery, criminal trespass, assault and disorderly conduct, police said.

• One In Custody After Fight, Security Pulls Gun In Mokena: Cops

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OMGPD

Man Accused Of intentionally Setting House On Fire
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Bus
19-Year-Old Dolton Woman Killed in Crash on Dan Ryan Expressway
4-Time Convicted Burglar Charged With Burglary In Orland Park
Lockport Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn: State Police

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Hills Chamber Still Has Slots Open For Community Expo
Marist Names Second New Principal In 2 Years
South Suburban Bunco Babes Bring Women Together to Deliver Smiles
Oak Lawn Unveils Street Sign Honoring Joan and Jim Buschbach
State Sen. Curran Plans Virtual Public Safety Forum
LHS Special Olympics Team Receives $4K Donation
57 LHS Students Selected As Illinois State Scholars
Rep. Anthony DeLuca Advances Leadership Term Limits Legislation
Joyce lays out plan to address Illinois teacher shortage
Bloom Trail High School To Host Virtual 5K Run
Crete Public Library Presents Gangster History of the Midwest
Orland Park Board Implores IDOT To Widen 143rd Street
Bothwell Farms Farm Stand Opens May 1 In New Lenox
New Lenox Walmart Completes Remodeling Project
Details Scarce On Summit Hill 161 Forensic Audit
Frankfort 157-C Gives Back During COVID-19 Pandemic
Frankfort Arts Association Plans Exhibition At Village Hall
Sixth Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Matteson
Bulldogs Advance To Nationals 2021

IN MEMORIEM

Obituary: Shirley Ann Formusa
Dorothy Burda
Lawrence C. Snyder Sr.
Walter L. Creek
Ethelreda M. Neis
Mary Margaret Modesitt (nee Bresnahan)

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