Chicago, IL|News|
'American Pickers' Coming To Illinois, Seeks Leads For TV Show
The History Channel's American Pickers are headed to Illinois and looking for local leads on hidden treasures to forage through.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn|News|
Hippty-Hop To Chicago Ridge Mall And Visit the Easter Bunny
Experience the magic of the Easter Bunny from March 19 to April 3 at Chicago Ridge Mall. Reservations strongly encouraged. Wear a face mask.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
CPD Sergeant Shot In 6th District Police Station Parking Lot
The Chicago police sergeant suffered a graze wound to the chin. Thirteen police officers shot at so far in 2021.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
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SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Run, Tina, Run | Remembering Cook County COVID Victims | Dog Rescued From Ice | Did You Turn Your Clocks Forward?
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
The Eagle Has Landed: Majestic Bird Spotted In Evergreen Park
A bald eagle made its appearance in Evergreen Park on Friday, with several photos popping up on neighborhood social media.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Daylight Saving Time 2021: Time To Turn The Clocks Ahead One Hour
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14. How to prep your body for turning the clocks ahead one hour.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Newman Questions FEMA Over United Center Vaccine Plans
The group expressed their constituents' "frustration" over last-minute changes to eligibility for appointments at the site.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Driver Tries To Lure Young Girl To Black Minivan: Police
The man asked the girl what school she went to, who then ran home and told her mother, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Driving Range At Fountain Hills Golf Club Now Open
Go out and hit a bucket of balls at Fountain Hills Golf Club's driving range in Alsip.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Stunning Split Level, Custom Kitchen, Finished Subbasement, Bar
This 1986, Palos Park split-level has undergone a makeover and is located in the Stagg-Sandburg high school option zone, priced at $375,000.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Plans St. Patrick's Day Lunch Delivery For Seniors 65+
Online reservations start Friday, March 12, for free St. Patrick's Day lunches to be delivered to 19th Ward seniors 65 and over on March 17.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Teen Selected For IHSA All-State Academic Team
Marist senior Thomas Kavanaugh has been selected as a member of the Illinois High School Association 2020-21 All-State Academic Team.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Boy Scout Troop 596 Will Be Flipping Pancakes Saturday At VFW
Boy Scout Troop 596's twelfth annual pancake breakfast happens Saturday, March 13, at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Free COVID-19 Mouth Swab Test Offered Friday At Yukich Field
TGIF! Free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Friday, March 11, at Yukich Field in Evergreen Park.
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Palos, IL|News|
Hills Chamber Plans Easter Food Drive For Elsie's Pantry
Drop off non-perishable food items for Elsie's Pantry at Palos and Hickory Hills businesses, or drive them through March 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
EPBC Seeks Sponsors And Partners For Youth Baseball Program
After decades of support, Evergreen Park Baseball Club plans to pay back pandemic-impacted businesses with promotions and partnerships.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Residents Invited To Take 2nd Poll To Improve Southwest Highway
Village of Oak Lawn plans second survey and open house for Southwest Highway Corridor Plan.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Changes Coming For Sts. Benedict, Walter, Peter Claver Mission
Starting July 1, St. Benedict, St. Walter and St. Peter Claver Mission will unite as a new parish, with a new name and one pastor.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Beverly Man With Concealed-Carry Shoots Robber In Knee: Police
The 69-year-old man was approached by three men who demanded his wallet when he drew his gun and shot one of them, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Raising Cane's Coming To Crestwood
The Louisana-based Raising Cane's will begin construction on a new restaurant at Route 83 and Cal-Sag Road in Crestwood.
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