Oak Lawn|News|
Richards High School. Central Avenue All Clear: OLPD
Richards High School has been placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure as police respond to a barricaded man in the area.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Telephone Town Hall Addresses COVID-19, Public Safety
19th Ward residents are invited to a telephone town hall May 25 to discuss COVID-19 and 22nd District safety concerns. Registration required
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South Side, IL|News|
40-Year-Old Man Shot In Parked Vehicle Near Ford City: Police
Chicago police said the man heard shots and felt pain.
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Palos, IL|News|
‘Barn To Be Wild’ Promises Wild And Woolly Time At The Center
Kick back May 22 and May 23 at Barn To Be Wild at The Center in Palos Park, featuring hayrack rides, an art and vendor fair, music and more.
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South Side, IL|News|
2 Killed, Including Teen, In South Side Food Mart Shootout: CPD
Chicago police said a 16-year-old boy and 49-year-old man were killed in an apparent shootout at a South Shore food mart Wednesday evening.
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Palos, IL|News|
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Clinic To Be Held At Moraine Valley
IDPH will be giving the single-dose, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 26 at Moraine Valley. Appointments available, walk-ins welcome.
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Palos, IL|News|
Man Stabbed In Palos Heights Domestic Dispute: Cops
Police say parties in Wednesday's stabbing in West Gate Valley subdivision are being uncooperative so charges may not be filed.
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Palos, IL|News|
3-Day Rummage Sale Gets Underway At Hickory Hills Church
Rummage sale runs May 20 to May 22 at First Presbyterian Church. Proceeds will help family bring children orphaned by COVID-19 to U.S.
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South Side, IL|News|
Future Auburn-Gresham Metra Station Goes Out To Bid
A pre-bid meeting for minority and women-owned firms as well as prime construction firms will be held May 25. Registration is required.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Fall On The Green Is Coming Back In 2021
Oak Lawn's popular Fall On The Green festival is planning a comeback Sept. 10 through Sept. 12 as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Windy City ThunderBolts Open Thursday Against Slammers
Windy City ThunderBolts are allowing 60-percent capacity at Ozinga Field for the home opener May 27 against the Joliet Slammers.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Launches 'Freedom Isn't Free' Campaign For Veterans
19th Ward, Horse Thief Hollow and Open Outcry team up to raise money for veterans' mental health services throughout June.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Rep. Marie Newman Sued Over 'Breach Of Contract' For District Job
A college professor said Marie Newman violated a contract for a job on her congressional staff if he dropped out of the March 2020 primary.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Plan 'Click It Or Ticket' Memorial Day Patrols
From now until Memorial Day, Oak Lawn police remind motorists to "Click It Or Ticket," plus April's distracted driving scorecard.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Frank Murray Named New Evergreen Park Library Director
Evergreen Park resident Frank Murray will take the place of the current director Nicki Seidl, who is retiring in June.
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Palos, IL|News|
Shepard Graduate, Army Specialist To Join Twin Sister In Kuwait
Palos Heights woman eager to get taste of active duty and see her sister when Army Reserves 75th Military Police Company to Kuwait.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Band Line-Up Announced For Oak Lawn Sunday Concerts On The Green
Live music returns to the Oak Lawn Village Green with eight Sunday concerts planned in 2021 from swing to rock, including a teen showcase.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Carpenters Union Opens Apprenticeship Application Period
Applications are now being accepted for carpenter apprenticeships through May 27. Women and military veterans encouraged to apply.
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Oak Lawn|News|
'Trailer Bill' Would Clear Up 'Problematic Language' In HB 3653
Residents urged to contact their state lawmakers and request a "trailer bill" before Illinois police reform bill becomes law July 1.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
I-355 Plane Landing | Face Mask Rule Rescinded | Bathroom Peeper
SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Wylie Fraud Trial Delayed | Orland Park Decriminalizes Carrying Guns Into Prohibited | 12-Year-Old Girl Shot
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