Palos, IL|News|
Fireworks Hijinx: Exploding Mailbox, Juvenile Mischief
Let the fireworks complaints begin. Palos Hills police respond to fireworks incidents.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Tee Off Halfway To The South Side Irish Parade
Join The South Side Irish Parade Committee's annual golf outing Sept. 20 at Ridge Country Club and keep the parade marching.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Vintage Home, 2 Fireplaces, Shaker Cabinets, Finished Basement
This renovated 1927 house in Oak Lawn has a newer roof, siding and windows. Close to great schools and super neighbors, priced at $349,900.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Settlement Reached In Abuse Lawsuit Involving 'Predator Priest'
Former altar boys who claimed they were abused by Fr. Norbert Maday in the 1970s, reached an $880K settlement with Archdiocese of Chicago.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
White-Gloved Robbers Target South Side Drug Stores: Police
Robbers passed notes demanding cash and pharmaceuticals or approached cashiers demanding money, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Police Put Out Porch Fire
Palos Hills officers used their department-issued fire extinguishers to put out fire, reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Mattress Fundraiser To Be Held Saturday For Stagg Music Boosters
Is your mattress lumpy? Come to the Stagg Music Boosters' mattress fundraiser June 26. More than 25 name brands featured.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
$56M Mega Millions Winner Aware He Won, But Hasn’t Come Forward
Crestwood Citgo owner says the man ran his Mega Millions ticket through the machine, but ran out of the store and hasn't been back since.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Hike DUI Patrols For July 4th Weekend
Palos Park police will be monitoring area roadways for impaired and distracted drivers over the long Fourth of July weekend.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Author James Klise Speaks At EP Library For Pride Month
James Klise will discusss his award-winning, young adult novel "Love Drugged" June 30 at the Evergreen Park Public Library.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Man Who Crashed Into Burbank Home Was Wanted For Homicide: Cops
An Oak Lawn man charged in a North Riverside homicide was fleeing police when he crashed into a Burbank home, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn|News|
Friends of Oak Lawn Library Reopen Bookstore And Donation Counter
Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library have reopened the used books store and donations counter since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Red, Sporty Car Tied To 'Suspicious Incident' In Circle Park
The man approached the woman near Circle Park and asked for directions and then made inappropriate comments, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Fifth Person Dies In Englewood Mass Shooting
Chicago police say investigation into a mass shooting where 8 people were shot June 15 is moving in the right direction.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
19th Ward Residents' Feedback Sought In CDOT's Streetscape Plan
A virtual meeting will be held June 23 to gather residents' feedback on improvements along 111th Street from Homan to Sacramento.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Gas Station And Food Purchases Made With Stolen Debit Card: Cops
Jonathan Guzman, 26, of Chicago charged with felony theft after the cardholder reported fradulent purchases, Palos Heights police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Pfizer and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered At Moraine Valley
Moraine Valley Community College is teaming up with Cook County to host five COVIID-19 vaccine clinics, starting June 22. Walk-ins welcome.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 21
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
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South Side, IL|News|
South Side Youth Plan March For Murdered, Missing Black Women
South Side youth plan march on June 22 in "We Walk For Her," to bring attention to disappearances and murders of Black girls and women.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Palos
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Palos.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
