Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
League of Women Voters to Host Program on Health Care
Set for Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Homewood Public Library.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- New Lenox, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs. A Mother McAuley girl forever, I later memorized the potholes on I-57 during my five years attaining both bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time with local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in local journalism as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community. I love working for Patch, and sharing my passion with our communities. Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lauren.traut(at)patch.com, or 708-465-4653.
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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Mourn Beloved Investigator
Barry Churin remembered for his passion and dedication to public service. He died Sunday, Nov. 6.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man, 21, Dies after Falling from Pole while Celebrating Chicago Cubs Win
The man was a sophomore at the University of Iowa.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Local Jobs: Little Company of Mary Hospital, Lemont District 113A, Home Depot, Jewel-Osco
Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Manhattan: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Manhattan.
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New Lenox|News|
Election 2016 in New Lenox: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Homer Glen and Lockport.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Frankfort: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Frankfort.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Mokena: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Mokena.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Homer Glen and Lockport: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Homer Glen and Lockport.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Illinois and Suburban Cook County Election Results 2016
ELECTION 2016: See what local, suburban Cook County voters decided at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. See all the winners here as they come in.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
'Trooper Down': State Trooper Hurt in Attack on Tri-State Tollway
A search is on for the suspect. The incident happened near South Holland Monday evening. Listen to the police radio call.
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Palos, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Palos: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Palos.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Oak Forest: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Oak Forest.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Tinley Park: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Tinley Park.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Shoplifting Suspect Fatally Shoots Self after Indiana-to-Illinois Police Chase: Cops
The I-294 Lincoln Oasis ramp in South Holland is closed while police investigate.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Election 2016 in Orland Park: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results
Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Orland Park.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Grab a Slice, Help a Robotics Team
Fundraiser Monday, Nov. 7 at Ats-A-Nice Pizza in Romeoville.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Girls’ Cross Country Posts Third Straight Top 15 Finish at IHSA State Finals
The Indians’ top finisher was junior Beata Drzoda.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Man Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Police Officer in Mount Greenwood
Fatality confirmed in police-involved shooting at 111th and Troy. Off-duty cop and firefighter injured in altercation.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
5 Years Later, Murder Trial Set | Man Threatens to Shoot Condo Prez | Teacher's Lucky Day | LaGrange Road Close to Done?
Week in Headlines: Coach's abrupt departure | Local Kyle Schwarber lookalike | Lucky rosary beads | Suburban man killed in I-57 crash
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