Anna Marie La Porte, 77, a Chicago resident, died peacefully with her family at her side.
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Beecher/Monee Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On April 20, Markeisha Franklin, 33, of Chicago, was stopped for a registration violation. Further investigation determined Franklin had a suspended driver’s license. Franklin was charged accordingly for the noted violations and provided […]
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Daniel “Dan” Phelan, 77
Daniel “Dan” Phelan, a Justice resident known for his quick wit, steady hands and ability to fix almost anything — from machines to awkward silences — died April 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 77.
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Franciszek Dzielski, 89
Franciszek Dzielski, a Polish immigrant who devoted his life to his family, died April 27, 2026. He was 89.
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Mary Ann Cartwright, 93
Mary Ann Cartwright, a Chicago native who overcame early hardship to become a nurse, beloved baker and devoted volunteer at Gottlieb Hospital, died April 29, 2026. She was 93.
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Betty Jean Johnson
Betty Jean Johnson, a Bridgeview native who raised five children while building a three-decade career as an executive assistant and earned a reputation as a “neighborhood mom” to countless families, died April 28, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. She was 79.
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Geraldine Stiff, 83
Geraldine “Gerry” Stiff, a Chicago-born teacher and lifelong lover of Elvis, river boats and her beloved pets, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was 83.
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Marie T. Andrews, 93
Marie T. Andrews, a longtime resident who raised two children and was remembered for her devotion to family, died Friday, May 1, 2026. She was 93.
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Kyriaki Leftakes
Kyriaki Leftakes, a Hickory Hills resident who devoted her life to raising a large Greek family and doting on her grandchildren, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was surrounded by family.
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Matcha Fest is coming to Seat Geek Stadium May 16
Matcha Fest is coming to SeatGeek Stadium on May 16 — a wellness-focused gathering built around the shade-grown green tea powder that’s become a cultural shorthand for intentional living. Chicago promoter Berto Solorio, a promoter of the annual Summer Smash hip-hop festival at the stadium, is partnering with Matcha Fest founders Tanner Westimayer and Miami […]