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

Fatal Fire: Lemont Rallies After Resident Loses Home, Brother
Sue Novak lost almost everything in the fire that took her brother's life. Now the community is working to help her rebuild.

Oak Lawn Residents Want Relief From Rats
Oak Lawn village officials ask for residents' help in the war on rats.

Friends! The Musical Parody: Rialto Show This Fall
In the past week, the Rialto booked Dwight Yoakam, Kansas and now Friends! the Musical Parody for upcoming shows in Joliet.

Time To Drive — Out Of The Land Of Fakequity and Faux Reforms
KONKOL COLUMN: Since Illinois' ruling class ain't ready for real reform, I'm hitting the road to see post-pandemic America.

Handsome Heron, Sunrises And Baseball Brilliance: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Chicago Cop In Capitol Breech Was Going to 'Save The Nation:' FBI
Chicago Police Officer Karol Chwiesiuk, 29, is charged in a federal complaint with misdemeanor counts in connection to the Jan. 6 breach.

ThunderBolts Open Home Stand At 100-Percent Seating Capacity
The Windy City ThunderBolts open their longest home stand of the season June 8 through June 17 at 100-percent capacity in Ozinga Field.

$15 Million For Tinley Park Mental Health Center Cleanup Lost?
There is no mention of $15 million funds for cleaning the former site in the 2022 fiscal year budget. State officials can't seem to find it.

• Tinley Park Fines State Over Mental Health Center: Hearing

Mokena Native Appears On The Bachelorette
Brandon Torres, who grew up in Mokena, was sent home in the first episode of season 17, which aired Monday on ABC.

Wow! Houses

Stunning 2-Story Brick, Cathedral Ceilings, Sitting Room, Jacuzzi
Charming Cape Cod, 3 Beds, 1 Bath, Finished Basement
'Chicago Fire' House, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Family Room
Stunning Home In Tinley Park Has Modern Twist To it
Brand New To The Market In Oak Forest With Stunning Kitchen
Fresh On The Market: Comfy Orland Park Home

OMGPD

Chicago Man Charged With Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend At Nursing Home
5-Year-Old Boy Hit By SUV In Possible Road Accident In Chatham
Man Accused Of Punching, Fracturing Party Guest's Face
1 In Custody After Double Carjacking in Mt. Greenwood, Beverly
Collection Notices, Likes Red Bull: Palos Hills Blotter
Man With 3 Warrants Arrested After Parking in Handicap Spot: Cops
2 Cars Taken At Gunpoint In Mt. Greenwood, Beverly

READING LIST
Worth A Look

Runners In Cook County Wanted For ‘Run Across America’
COVID-19 Funeral Financial Assistance Available In Cook County
Summer’s Contests, Events, Construction & Fun
ThunderBolts Open Home Stand At 100-Percent Seating Capacity
Lighthouse Launches South Suburban LGBTQ-Specific Scholarship
New Counseling Center For Women And Girls Opens In Palos Heights
Old Canal Days Features Fireworks Show For First Time
'Sweet Sips Tea Fest': Win Free McAlister’s Deli For A Year
Orland Park Mayor Blasts Illinois Lawmakers
Franciscan Sisters in Frankfort welcome the public back to Mass
Lockport Receives $1.5M In State Funding For Roads
South Suburban Family Shelter To 'Dance Away Domestic Violence
New Lenox Musician Releases Album Featuring Local Vocalists
Smith Crossing Residents Get Ready For Week Of Olympics
Mokena 159 Selects 2021 Galaxy Award Winners
Mokena Woman, Son Selected As Champions For Cancer Charity
New Lenox Fire District Now Requires Sprinklers in the Township
Oak Forest Pool To Be Demolished And Sold
Zamboni Operator/Manager Needed At Southwest Ice Arena
Home Address Sign Must Be Visible: Oak Forest Fire Department
New Lenox Girl Scouts Graduate
Teen Center Alumnus Returns For Cooking Fun With Next Generation
St. Nicholas Greek Fest Goes Express Father's Day Weekend
Winning $56M Mega Millions Ticket Bought At Crestwood Gas Station
New Counseling Center For Women And Girls Opens In Palos Heights
OLCHS Seniors Earn Spring Sports Awards
Special Screening Of 'The Long Shadow' Planned by EP Library
DuPage Medical Group Inoculates 100k, Hitting Milestone

IN MEMORIEM

Oak Lawn Mayoral Candidate And Neighbor Tom Karones, Dies at 91
Marian Catholic Mourns Loss Of Mary Emig, Former Teacher
Obituary: Virginia C. Stankiewicz
Obituary: Esther A. Wadas
Michelle Anne Dutkiewicz
Joseph P. McAdrian

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