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Moraine Valley is partnering with SkillPointe, a national online platform that connects users to in-demand jobs in a variety of industries.
Take an online survey on proposed improvements for Brandt Park including playground area, fitness equipment, trike track and more.
Jacob Conway, 20, is a young man with a plan. He's running for Midlothian village trustee in the April 6 election.
Ald. Matt O'Shea will pump your gas Thursday, March 18, at Kean Bros. gas station, which is a portion of gas sales to Get Behind The Vest.
This 2-story, custom-built brick house in Oak Lawn offers many updates and is in pristine condition, priced at $599,999.
This 2-bed, 1-bath 1954 ranch in Evergreen Park features a detached garage and is priced at $152,500.
John D. Ryan is running for re-election to his second term as mayor of Alsip in the April 6 election.
Challenger Michael Zielinski is running for mayor of Alsip in the April 6 election.
SB 1575 would require the Illinois Department of Human Services to maintain a database of mental health resources for first responders.
Worth Township Youth Commission hosts visits with the Easter Bunny Saturday, March 27. Take as many FREE photos as you'd like.
Barre It All Fitness will offer a high intensity workout before the pancake breakfast at Mt. Greenwood Park on Sunday, March 21.
An instructional coach/teacher at Eisenhower High School, Kelli Mason is running for the Oak Lawn Library Board in the April 6 election.
Evergreen Park Baseball Club youth players will wear commemorative team shirts honoring retiring Mayor Jim Sexton for 2021 season.
Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry serving Beverly, Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park and Washington Heights plans drive-thru food drive March 18.
A property manager and stay-at-home parent, Katy Swiecicki is running for the Oak Lawn Public Library Board in the April 6 election.
If you've had one too many green beers celebrating St. Patrick's Day, call Palos Park police for a ride home.
Two dogs found beneath a car in Oak Lawn that kept Patch readers riveted on a cold Saturday afternoon are now available for adoption.
CPD Superintendent David Brown praised three "heroic" female officers who got the injured officer to hospital.
Alsip police are launching a new custom app that gives residents access to the latest community news, instant public safety alerts and more.
This vintage ranch in Alsip has low taxes. The roof, furnace, hot water heater, and A/C condenser have been replaced, priced at $220,000.
