Senior Center Crack Deals / Sex Sting Snares Dean (Again) / White Woman Apologizes to Blacks for Everything

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70 Year Old Dealt Crack Cocaine at Senior Center: Police

A senior citizen was accused of selling crack at his senior center in Chicago Heights.

Eisenhower High School Dean Met Undercover Cop 3 Times for Sex: Sheriff

Cops said high school dean tried to leave after recognizing woman as Cook County Sheriff's officer from previous john sting.

White Woman Walks for Miles in Chicago to Apologize to Black America

‘Black America, I’m Sorry,’ reads Blue Island woman’s sign in black neighborhoods on the South Side.

Harassed Mom Says She Received Death Threats From Ex While She Filed Report With Cops

She said the threatening texts popped up on her phone while she was at the Mokena Police Department.

Feds Notified After 2 Tried to Access Secure Area at Oak Lawn Village Hall

Oak Lawn police said one of the "suspicious subjects" was spotted on video surveillance trying to break into a secure area.

Frankfort Man Thrown 25 Feet When Hit by Accused Drunken-Driving Lieutenant is 'Thankful I'm Still Alive'

The victim of an alleged Indiana hit-and-run crash was released from the hospital this week, sources said.

Oak Lawn Man Shot Dead at Gas Station

The father of four was shot early Thursday morning during an argument in the parking lot of the Chicago gas station where he worked.

Oak Lawn Firefighter Suspended for Submitted Fraudulent Clothing Invoice

Oak Lawn firefighter purchased uniform items and returned clothing before submitting invoice to village for reimbursement, document says.

Boys' Kind Gesture Raises Spirits of CPD Officers After Emotional Week

“Today was the first time in a long, long time where I felt my job was worthwhile to someone other than just me," cop writes. PLUS: 'Your Life Matters,' Little Girl Writes to Orland Police

Massage People Pull Stakes After Rubdown Lady Gets Grabby With County Deputy: Cops

She put the deputy’s hand on her naked breast and rubbed his legs while his genitals were exposed, police said.

Homer Glen Man Strikes It Rich With $250,000 Winning Instant Lotto Ticket

58-year-old Man purchased ticket as birthday present for himself from Blue Island store.

Home Invasion Funeral: Family Seeks Donations to Pay for Burial of Man Who Broke into Palos Park Home

"One moment does not define one's life," family says of alleged 19-year-old home invader on GoFundMe.

Bridgeview Braces for Three-Day Metal Music Fest

Thousands of heavy metal fans will converge at Toyota Park for the first-ever Chicago Open Air Festival, featuring over 40 hard rock acts.

Lemont Annexations Challenged in Lawsuit

Village received notice of lawsuit involving annexation of 17 parcels of property.

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• Restaurant Manager Shot With Rubber Slug by Armed Robber: Cops
• Synthetic Cannabinoids Found at Richards High School Fireworks Show: Police
• Judge Says Woman Accused of Posting Facebook Cop Threat Can Leave State for Bartending Gig
• SUV Shot At While Parked In Front of Burbank Home
• Beauty Supply Store Meltdown Leads to Arrest: Cops

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Homewood Cops Help Mama Duck and Her Ducklings
• Report Reveals 'Deeper Consequences' for L-Way District's Misuse of Bond Funds
• Metra Tests Expanded Midday Service on Rock Island Line
• Pokemon Sprout in Will County Forest Preserves
• Walmart Hiring Approximately 375 Associates for New Olympia Fields Supercenter
• Several Injured in 2-Vehicle Tinley Park Crash
• Illinois American Water Warns Customers of Utility Impostors
• Flames Ignite KFC in Midlothian

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Mike Butler, Man Who Dyed Chicago River, Passes Away
• Memorial Service for Diane Lynn Hoge
• South Suburban Death Notices, Week of July 11

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