Palos, IL|News|
Palos Tax Preparer Accused Of COVID Loan Fraud
Palos Heights tax preparer Hadi Isbaih helped steer millions of dollars in falsified PPP and EIDL loan applications to clients, feds said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Homeowner Shoots Man In Back Yard, Claims Self Defense: Cops
The homeowner got into a tussle with the man on his property, and shot him because he "feared for his safety," Evergreen Park police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Incumbents Win Handily In Palos Area Races
Embattled Palos Township Tr. Sharon Brannigan out, Gerald Bennett wins easily in Palos Hills mayoral and Dist. 117 and Dist 118 results.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Heights Treasurer, Aldermen Race Results
Palos Heights election results for contested races.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Residents Elect New OL Library Board Trustees, Incumbents Out
Challengers Kathleen McDermott and Kimberly Brightmore edge out incumbents in crowded Oak Lawn Library Board race.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Presta's United Crestwood Party Slate Wins Village Board Seats
The Crestwood United Party prevailed over the We the People slate in April 6 village board election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Better Government for Alsip Wins All But One Village Board Race
Alsip Community Alliance candidate Monica Juarez edges out BGA slate to win trustee seat in the April 6 suburban races.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Clean Sweep For Good Government Candidates
Five candidates are competing for three trustee seats on the Evergreen Park Village Board. Follow the election results on Patch.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
John Ryan Wins Second Term As Alsip Mayor
He faced challenger Michael Zielinski.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Lou Presta Wins Third Term As Crestwood Mayor
Despite a federal indictment looming over his head, Lou Presta wins his third term as Crestwood mayor.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Kelly Burke First Woman To Be Elected Evergreen Park Mayor
Kelly Burke is projected to win 85 percent of votes in Evergreen Park mayoral race, becoming the first woman to lead the village.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Terry Vorderer Elected Mayor of Oak Lawn
Lifelong Oak Lawn resident and retired police officer Terry Vorderer wins mayor race in Tuesday's election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Voters To Pick Municipal, Township and School Board Members
One of the most watched south suburban races is in Palos Township which has been at the center of protests from the Arab American community.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip-Crestwood Voters To Choose, Mayor, Trustees, Other Seats
Alsip and Crestwood both have hotly contested village board races as voters head to the polls April 6.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Voters To Choose Mayor, Trustees
Evergreen Park voters are poised to elect the village's first female mayor. Three village trustee seats are also up for renewal.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Voters To Pick Mayor, Library, Park, School Bd. Members
Oak Lawn's hotly contested library trustee race is the contest to watch in the April 6 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Township Residents Poised To Make History: LETTER
Resident says a victory on April 6 could end Arab American community's campaign to force Palos Twp. Tr Sharon Brannigan's resignation.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Driver In DUI Crash That Killed Hometown Cop Held On $1M Bail
Prosecutor said the driver tried to leave the scene of the fatal crash when he ran into a guard rail and was found hiding in a backyard.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Residents Honor Fallen Hometown Police Officer At Procession
Residents pay tribute to fallen Hometown police officer Lt. James Kouski Jr. on his final pass down Southwest Hwy. Watch the video.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly's Iconic Horton Mansion On The Market for $1.275M
This is a rare opportunity to own one of Beverly's historic Colonial Revival Homes that has been lovingly restored. Priced at $1,275,000.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
