Several Forest Preserve District of Will County sites are closed due to Monday’s storms. Monee Reservoir Visitor Center is closed until further notice due to a power outage at the facility. Monee Reservoir preserve remains open. Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve access is impacted due to downed trees. The preserve’s parking lot is open, but the […]
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4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box car
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
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Oktoberfest set for downtown La Grange
the La Grange Business Association plans to host an Oktoberfest in doewntown La Grange on the last weekend of September.
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McCook centennial to be celebrated Sept. 19
McCook officials say Sept. 19 will be the date for the village’s 100th birthday celebration.
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Cook County task force recommends court transparency to combat domestic violence
A July 9 press conference held by the 6-month-old Cook County Domestic Violence Task Force has announced first-round recommendations including sweeping reforms to make the court system more transparent and accountable and the need for a new dashboard bringing together all domestic violence court and resource information in one place.
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Lyons Township hosts free Recycling Event
The Township of Lyons is holding its annual free recycling event Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Last year’s event drew a strong turnout. This year, organizers will once again set up organized lanes and stationed volunteers to help residents unload items. Residents can […]
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Local Towns Plan National Night Out Events
Numerous police departments across the region are hosting National Night Out celebrations on Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering residents a chance to meet police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders in a family-friendly setting. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held the first Tuesday of August that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Burbank will […]
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Orland Park road projects are on hold
Road projects on Southwest Highway plus the 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive intersection are in a holding pattern.
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Obbie’s Pizza carries on despite fire
Obbie’s Pizza, located on Archer Avenue, is temporarily closed due to a recent fire. No one was injured, and first responders extinguished the fire quickly.
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Rob Verber: Indian Head Park’s Elderly Service Officer
Rob Verber has been an Elderly Service Officer for more than two decades, though his tenure in Indian Head Park is newer. He will mark five years with the Indian Head Park Police Department in September, but his experience in the role stretches back to his 32 years with the Westchester Police Department, where he […]