South Side, IL|News|
UPDATE: Water Main Break On I-55: ALL LANES ARE OPEN
IDOT reports that all lanes are open on I-55 Stevenson Expressway between Pulaski and California after a water main break.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Drive-Thru Food Drop Planned Wednesday For People And Pets
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and community groups will host a food drop Feb. 10 for people and pets at Our Lady of Loretto in Hometown.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
New 1099-G Tax Scam Emerges From IDES Unemployment Fraud
If you receive an unsolicited 1099-G tax form from IDES, you may be the victim of unemployment fraud.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Jim Buschbach, Oak Lawn Civic And Business Leader, Dies At 89
Jim Buschbach was the proud owner of Buschbach Insurance and World Travel Mart Since 1958. His funeral will be livestreamed Monday, Feb. 8.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
St. Laurence Receives Official Authorization As An IB High School
St. Laurence joins 37 Illinois high schools that offer the International Baccalaureate Program, only 3 of which are Catholic high schools.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Mid-Century Ranch, Euro Kitchen, Big Family Room, Fireplace
This desirable 1962 ranch home is located in Crestwood's sought-after Playfield subdivision, priced at $230,000
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Cat Tree Rescue | Big Snowmen | Super Bowl Alum
SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site Doses 7K In First Week | Parker Strong | South Side Irish Parade Canceled 2nd Year
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
New Police Cameras and Plate Readers Installed Across 19th Ward
State-of-the-art cameras and plate readers will be monitored by 22nd Dist. police and employ newest technology to help solve violent crime.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Amazon Fresh Grocery Opening for In-Store Shopping In Oak Lawn
The Amazon Fresh grocery store will open for in-store shopping on 95th Street in Oak Lawn on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
1.5-Story House, Finished Basement, Fireplace, New Flooring
Built in the 1970s, this Palos Park home has been stunningly updated, featuring 3 beds, 2 baths, priced at $369,900.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
South Side Man Accused Of Meeting Teen Who Turned Out To Be Cop
The Cook County Special Crime Victims Unit met the man when showed up for a meetup with a 15-year-old he met on a messaging app, cops say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park Recreation Department Hosts Preschool Open Houses
The Evergreen Park Rec Dept. will host preschool open houses Feb. 8, Feb. 10 and Feb. 13 for 3- and 4-year-olds. Reservations required.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
6-Year-Old Builds 7-Foot-Tall Snowman (With Some Help From Dad)
Vinny Carollo did much of the rolling of a 7-foot-tall snowman when he was visiting his dad in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Friday At Yukich Field -- CANCELED
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Yukich Field in Evergreen Park has been canceled for Friday, Feb. 5.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
COVID-19 and Antibody Testing Offered At Our Lady of the Ridge
COVID-19 and antibody testing are being offered Saturday, Feb. 6, at Our Lady of the Ridge Church in Chicago Ridge.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Mid-Century Cape Cod, Vaulted Ceilings, Beams, Updated Kitchen
This lovely Cape Cod in Oak Lawn offers 4 beds, 1 bath, with a newer furnace priced at $214,900.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Trustees Deny Funeral Director's Appeal To Build Crematory
Village trustees upheld a decision by the plan commission to deny a zoning change for a funeral director to open a crematorium in Alsip.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Zocdoc Helps Chicago Residents Find COVID-19 Vaccine Provider
City partners with Zocdoc that collects vaccine sources to help Chicagoans access vaccinations online.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
13-Month-Old Heart Patient Parker Is A Fighter: GoFundMe
Matt and Kelly Rice have not left the side of their daughter Parker, who's undergone six open-heart surgeries.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Alex Klementzos, Owner of Oak Lawn Family Restaurant, Dies At 88
Alex Klementzos's proudest moment was seeing the Statue of Liberty sailing into New York Harbor when immigrating from Greece to America.
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