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9 people escape Richton Park fire
Nine people escaped an early-morning blaze that destroyed a home in Richton Park.
Survivor's triumphant attitude impresses
What Brenda Feehery endured 15 years ago is a nightmare few of us could imagine going through, or getting past.
Ice storm warning covers much of metro area
An ice storm warning was in effect this morning across the metropolitan area outside Cook County, with freezing rain expected to continue.
Run, Joey, run: The good news for Joey Schrementi is that he's the grand prize winner in the Richton Park Merchants Chamber's holiday shopping spree drawing.
Illini add three high profile hoops recruits
A year after signing a class of recruits that helped pushed Illinois back into the Top 25 this season, Illini have signed three players considered to be among the country's 100 best.
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Likelihood of traffic ticket depends where you're pulled over
OR WILL COP ISSUE WARNING? Odds of a citation depend on where you're pulled over September 19, 2009 Stopped by police? Depending on where you were pulled over, you are either guaranteed to get a ticket -- or you could drive away scot-free. In south suburban University Park, for instance, don't even think about asking for mercy.
No injuries in Univ. Park fire
Matteson :: Park Forest :: University Park :: Richton Park :: :: Fire damages townhouse in Univ.
Man's Irish flag set on fire in Joliet
An Oakland Avenue man discovered someone burned a flag flying from his garage overnight Wednesday.
Eight prisoners were shackled inside a transport van being transported to Mississippi on Saturday, August 8. While making a stop at one of the gas stations on I-57 near Manhattan and Monee Roads in Monee, Walter Wilson, 25, escaped the transport van at about 10:43 p.m. Residents of Monee received a Will County Emergency Management Agency alert ...
Illinois man freed after three weeks in jail for letting loose loud yawn
An Illinois judge has freed a man who'd been jailed for three weeks after letting loose a loud yawn during a sentencing hearing.
Plenty of cooking, eating at Fair
Rumors of chocolate-covered bacon at the Lake County Fair reached as far as Richton Park, Ill., but attendees have yet to find the elusive, yet oh-so sweet and salty delicacy.
South Joins Forces For Stimulus Money
Demolishing 10 east side homes in Chicago Heights. Knocking down a fire-damaged home and rehabbing 20 rentals for a lease-to-purchase program in Richton Park.
Ill. man who made 'loud, boisterous' yawn in courtroom faces 6 months in jail for contempt
Drowsy spectators in one suburban Chicago courtroom might want to stifle their yawns from now on.
Ill. man who made 'loud, boisterous' yawn in courtroom faces 6 months in jail for contempt
Drowsy spectators in one suburban Chicago courtroom might want to stifle their yawns from now on.
Ill. man faces 6 months in jail for yawning
Drowsy spectators in one suburban Chicago courtroom might want to stifle their yawns from now on.
Yawn a rude awakening for Richton Park man
A Richton Park man received a rude awakening when his ill-timed yawn in a Will County courtroom landed him behind bars.
Escaped inmate arrested in Richton Park
An inmate that escaped from a transport van in the southwest suburbs Saturday night was found in Richton Park Sunday night and taken into police custody.
Bail set for man charged in grandpa slaying
Bail was set at $50 million Thursday morning for the 23-year-old Chicago man charged with robbing and then fatally stabbing his 88-year-old grandfather in Richton Park.