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There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60443 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.

Thomas and Kathleen T. Buettner and Kristine Schroeder sell 4541 W. 88th Place, Hometown

On July 31, 2020, Jorge Martinez purchased a home at 4541 W. 88th Place, Hometown from Thomas and Kathleen T. Buettner and Kristine Schroeder for $150,000.

Analysis: Hazel Crest pays $2.11 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Hazel Crest Firefighters Pension Fund

Taxpayers contributed 67 percent of the $417,431 the Hazel Crest Firefighters Pension Fund brought in 2018, or $2.11 for every $1 from pension members.

Lidia Diaz earns $50,700 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

Lidia Diaz earned $50,700 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Rami Dib earns $58,300 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

Rami Dib earned $58,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Cheriann Dickinson earns $61,100 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

Cheriann Dickinson earned $61,100 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a mental health technician, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

July 31: COVID-19 linked to 1 Oak Lawn death during 3 day period starting July 28

One person died as a result of complications related to a COVID-19 infection in Oak Lawn during the three-day period that began on July 28.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 60406

The BP at 13501 S. Kedzie Ave. in Robbins is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 60406 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Calumet City for the week of July 20-26

The Sam's Club at 603 River Oaks W. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Calumet City for the week of July 20-26, according to GasBuddy.com.

Trevor Dicks earns $60,300 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

Trevor Dicks earned $60,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Gas prices near zip code 60406 for the week of July 20-26

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 60406 for the week of July 20-26 is $3.04, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.99.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Bridgeview for the week of July 20-26

The Pilot at 7501 S. Harlem is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Bridgeview for the week of July 20-26, according to GasBuddy.com.

Mary Diamond earns $105,100 at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2019

Mary Diamond earned $105,100 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a social service program planner, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

MK Const & Bldr Inc. acquires 338 Chappel Ave., Calumet City

The home at 338 Chappel Ave., Calumet City was sold on July 31, 2020 by MK Const & Bldr Inc. for $170,000. The buyer was Lanaya Smith.

7446 Cook County residents in their twenties test positive for COVID-19

As of July 31, there have been 7,446 Cook County residents in their twenties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Village of Lemont Committee of the Whole met July 20

Village of Lemont Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 20.

Village of South Chicago Heights Board of Trustees met July 20

Village of South Chicago Heights Board of Trustees met Monday, July 20.

Village of Sauk Village Board of Trustees met July 21

Village of Sauk Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 21.

Village of Flossmoor Board of Trustees met July 20

Village of Flossmoor Board of Trustees met Monday, July 20.

Village of Alsip Village Board met July 23