Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Pothole And Streetlight Repair Season Underway In 19th Ward
Got a bad pothole or a streetlight out on your block? The 19th Ward office is taking repair requests.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Police Heighten DUI Patrols For St. Patrick's Day
Oak Lawn police will be on the lookout for impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt scofflaws leading up to St. Patrick's Day.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Sexton Has Sharp Words For Mayoral Candidate’s ‘Speculation’
Evergreen Park mayor tells mayoral candidate Shawn Good to go to the FBI after she "speculates" about village corruption on EP Podcast.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Meet Oak Lawn Library Trustee Candidate Laura Begani
A library media specialist for 25 years, Laura Begani is running for the Oak Lawn Library Board of Trustees in the April 6 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Thursday Last Day To Pre-Order 'Get Behind The Vest' Pancakes
Reserve your home-delivered pancake breakfast now on March 21 and help raise money to purchase bulletproof vests for CPD officers.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Meet Oak Lawn Library Trustee Candidate Kimberly Brightmore
Kimberly Brightmore is running for the Oak Lawn Library Board of Trustees in the April 6 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Meet Evergreen Park Village Trustee Candidate Carol Kyle
Born and raised in Evergreen Park, Carol Kyle is running for her tenth term as village trustee.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Dart Gets Dunked In Virtual Polar Plunge For Special Olympics
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joined 19th Ward officials taking a polar shower for Special Olympics Chicago at Mt. Greenwood School.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn's Sarah Dynia Named 11th District's 'Unsung Heroine'
Sarah Dynia, founder of Stuffed Love and soon-to-be medical student, is one of 18 Cook County women to receive Unsung Heroine Award.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Driver Tries To Lure Child To White Van With Ladder Rack: Police
Adult intervenes after observing a man call a young girl over to his van on Saturday in Evergreen Park, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
OL Library Trustee Candidates: Roseann Spoto And Suzanne Marzano
Incumbents Roseann Spoto and Suzanne Marzano are running together for Oak Lawn library trustees in the April 6 election.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Image Released of SUV Tied To Palos Heights Ruse Burglary: Cops
SUV tied to Palos Heights ruse burglary similar to vehicle spotted in other area ruse burglaries.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Controlled Burns Tentatively Set Sunday At Oak Lawn Nature Areas
Controlled burns are tentatively set for Wolfe Wildlife Refuge and Oak Lawn Park District Prairie Sunday, March 7.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Diving Record Shattered | Bridge To Healing | Sky Zone Defiant
SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Christian Counselor Faces New Sex Assault Charges | High School Student Dies Of COVID-19 | Pritzker Backs Losers
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Body of Missing Attorney Found Near Forest Preserve Golf Course
Cook County Sheriff's Police have identified the body found Friday afternoon to be Lane Campbell, who was reported missing Feb. 22.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured In I-57 Shooting On Far South Side
Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving two cars on I-57 early Friday morning near Calumet Park.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Meet OLCHS Dist. 229 School Board Candidate Robert 'Rob' Cruz
Robert Cruz, a business owner, is one of five candidates vying for the four seats on the Oak Lawn Community High School D 229 school board.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Meet Evergreen Park Mayoral Candidate Kelly Burke
Kelly Burke is running for Evergreen Park mayor in the April 6 election. She is currently a village trustee and a state representative.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Expanded Georgian, Breakfast Bar, Family Room, Newer Baths, Deck
This classic 1937 Georgian was expanded in 2015, and offers 2,196 square feet of living space, priced at $334,900.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Rehabbed A-Frame, Jacuzzi, Horse Barn, Soothing Koi Pond
This unique home in Palos Park sits on 3/4-acres and is zoned for up to three horses.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
