Driver charged with reckless homicide after Orland crash

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By Bob Bong A 23-year-old Broadview man has been charged with reckless homicide in a deadly crash last month at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park. Orland Park police responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of 151st and Harlem shortly after 4 a.m. on October 28. Upon arrival, officers determined…

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Multi-town road project gets completion date  

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By Steve Metsch  There appears to be an end to one long-running construction project in Countryside, McCook and Hodgkins. But another project has once again been extended in Countryside. The good news for motorists who drive on East Avenue between 55th Street may be bidding farewell to orange construction barrels and closed lanes. Roadwork on…

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Pair charged in Summit bar burglary 

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By Bob Bong  A Chicago man and a juvenile have been charged with burglary for breaking into a bar in Summit on October 10. Jailen Loggins, 19, of the 7900 block of South Woodlawn Avenue, and a 15-year-old male juvenile were charged with burglary of the Exit Saloon in the 6300 block of South Harlem…

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Santa returns Friday to Orland Square for the holidays

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Simon is pleased to announce Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Orland Square. Santa will make his traditional arrival at the mall aboard a fire truck, escorted by members of the Orland Park Fire Department, tomorrow evening, Nov. 10. The Santa Photo Experience will launch upon his arrival and will be…

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3 pedestrians hit by vehicles in Palos Heights, 1 dies 

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By Bob Bong  One man, one child and a visitor from England were all pedestrians struck by vehicles in the past week on Palos Heights streets. Edward Durica, 80, was killed when he was struck by a Honda Pilot while crossing Harlem Avenue in the middle of the 12300 block after dining at the Highlander…

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Harvey man, woman charged in woman’s murder in Worth

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By Bob Bong  A man and woman from Harvey have been charged in the murder Saturday afternoon of a woman at an ATM in the 6800 block of West 111th Street in Worth. Tamara Jailynn Johnson, 22, and Jason Jerry Joseph Johnson, 23, were each charged Tuesday with first-degree murder. They were to appear in bond…

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Time to turn back those clocks

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. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327 . It’s that time again. Daylight Savings Time or How Do I Change the Time on My Microwave Day. On Sunday, Nov. 5 we turn our clocks back one hour as we plan on arriving at the wrong time on all…

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