Palos, IL|News|
Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Palos
While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Palos.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Oak Lawn Children's Museum Hosts Online Rockin' Noon Year's Eve
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn joins Illinois and Indiana children's museums in hosting a Noon Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Advocate Children's Distributes Vaccines To Frontline Staff
Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn is now providing COVID-19 vaccines to frontline staff.
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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hospital Gives First COVID-19 Vaccines To Employees
Palos Hospital has administered the COVID-19 to over 1,200 front line workers since receiving its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Sisters Collect 800 Christmas Cards For Nursing Home Residents
Three sisters have set out to bring some Christmas cheer to seniors who've spent a majority of 2020 isolated in nursing homes.
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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Area Getting Clobbered With Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Numerous residents in the Palos area report receiving unsolicited debit cards from the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Palos, IL|News|
Marist Senior Patrick Coogan Will Play Football For Notre Dame
Marist offensive lineman Patrick Coogan, of Palos Heights, signs aletter of intent to continue athletic and academic career at Notre Dame.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Terry Vorderer Faces Opposition In Oak Lawn Mayor's Race
Long-time resident Tom Karones jumps into the April 2021 Oak Lawn mayoral race because he didn't want to see his opponent run uncontested.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Jewel, Mariano's: Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Oak Lawn
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Jewel, Mariano's and Fairplay.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
ALDI, Jewel: Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Palos
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Jewel, ALDI and Mariano's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Moraine Valley Offers Online and Hybrid Class in Spring 2021
Registration is underway at Moraine Valley Community College with more than 500 hybrid courses offered across all subject areas.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Alsip-Crestwood
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Jewel, ALDI and Target in Alsip and Crestwood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Evergreen Park.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Mariano's, Pete's and Meijer.
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Oak Lawn|News|
Marie Newman Appointed To House Transportation Committee
Congresswoman-elect Marie Newman appointed coveted seat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure before swearing in on Jan. 3, 2021.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Friends Seek Help For South Side Family Hit By Double Tragedy
Weeks after her husband's unexpected death, a mom suffers a second tragedy when her son, Mt. Carmel student Isaiah Wade, 15, is gunned down.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
COVID-19 Testing Available Monday At Olivia's Garden
Clear Well is offering COVID-19 testing Monday, Dec. 21, for 19th Ward residents ONLY at Olivia's Garden.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Car Caravan Brings Holiday Cheer To Smith Village Residents
Dozens of decorated cars drive down Western Avenue to support the residents of the Smith Village Senior Living Community.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives | Mayoral Rematch | Hospitals Merge
SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Hospitals Vaccinate Front Line Workers | Holiday House Magic | Wow Houses | Palos-Northwestern Merger
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Oak Lawn|News|
Chicago Drive-In Shows Christmas Classics All Week At SeatGeek
Chicago Drive-In Theater will show classic holiday flicks at SeatGeek Stadium including "Miracle on 34th Street," "Grinch," "Die Hard."
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Oak Lawn|News|
2 Men Accused of Possessing Stolen Car Taken In Armed Carjacking
Tactical officers surveilling gas stations for potential carjackers noticed the Kia Optima had two different license plates, cops said.
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