Oak Lawn|News|
Solemn Procession Planned Monday For Fallen Hometown Officer
Fallen Hometown police officer Lt. James Kouski Jr. will receive a police escort Monday down Southwest Hwy.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Hometown Cop Fatally Struck By Car Investigating Accident: Police
James Kouski, 58, worked for the Hometown Police Department for 34 years.
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Palos, IL|News|
Driveway Carjacking | Teen Never Gives Up | Vaccine Hunters
SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Bobby Rush Seeks Gold Medal For Emmett Till And Mother | Chicago Alderman Pranked | Old Canal Days Return
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Chicago, IL|News|
FEMA Offers Families COVID-19 Funeral Financial Assistance
FEMA will reimburse families up to $9,000 to help with COVID-19 funeral costs. Applications start April 12. Here's how to apply.
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Oak Lawn|News|
D218 Board Member Bob Stokas Responds to Teacher's 'False Claims'
School budgeting and taxing are neither complicated nor require educated guessing, CHSD 218 board member Bob Stokas.
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Oak Lawn|News|
New Details Emerge in Hotel Parking Lot Shooting
The guest passed through a large group in the parking lot to get something out of his car when someone shot at him, the prosecutor said.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
S&T Provisions' Golden Ticket Hunt Returns Saturday
Clear your Saturday, April 3, when S&T Provisions brings back it's popular golden ticket hunt. Grand prize to be announced.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
T-Shirt Store Pranks Ald. O'Shea With April Fools' Day Joke
No, the Plug T-Shirt Store is not converting to a Papa John's Pizza restaurant, but if you fell for it, you'll get 10-percent off.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Most Holy Redeemer Hosts 'Neighborhood Stations of The Cross'
Community members are invited to walk or drive Most Holy Redeemer's Stations of the Cross in Evergreen Park on Good Friday, April 2.
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Oak Lawn|News|
2 Men Accused Of Shooting Guns Outside of Hilton Face Felonies
Felony gun charges were announced for two Chicago men accused of firing shots outside the Hilton. Others involved also charged, police said.
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Oak Lawn|News|
OLCHS Theater Programs Clinches 2 IHSA State Championships
Oak Lawn Community High School wins double championships in drama and group interpretation at IHSA state finals.
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South Side, IL|News|
South Side Mass Vaccination Site Planned At Chicago State
A mass COVID-19 vaccination site will open April 5 at Chicago State University for Chicago residents.
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Chicago, IL|News|
2 Mass Vaccination Sites To Open At CSU And Near Wrigley Field
Two new vaccination sites open April 5 at Chicago State University and near Wrigley Field for city residents only.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Rush Seeks Congressional Gold Medal For Emmett Till And Mother
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is seeking a Congressional Gold Medal for Mamie Till-Mobley, a tireless civil rights fighter, and her martyred son.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Shots Fired Outside Oak Lawn Hilton, 8 In Custody: Police
Eight people are in custody after a fight escalated into gunfire outside the Hilton Hotel, police said. No injuries were reported.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Author Kathleen Rooney Discusses New WWI Novel At EP Library
Kathleen Rooney joins the Evergreen Park Public Library on Zoom to talk about her latest book "Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey" on Match 31.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Be True To Your Team With EPBC Spirit Wear
Evergreen Park Baseball Club offers a whole line of spirit wear to show your support for youth baseball.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Bungalow, Open Floor Plan, Bamboo Floors, Finished Basement
This bungalow has a second-story addition and is close to downtown Oak Lawn and Metra priced at $399,900.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Parolee Carjacks Vehicle At Gunpoint In Resident's Driveway: Cops
Oak Lawn police said the man approached a woman and her young daughter in her driveway and pointed a gun at her head, demanding her car.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Meet Worth Township Clerk Candidate Eamon McMahon
Eamon McMahon is running uncontested for the office of Worth Township Clerk in the April 6 election.
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