Mother McAuley students joined forces with residents of the Mercy Circle senior living community to paint dozens of birdhouses for families and individuals who utilize Pat’s Pantry at the Mount Greenwood Community Church.
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Polar Plungers brave cold for Special Olympics
Hundreds of first responders and their friends and family braved the weather on Saturday to help Special Olympics Illinois by taking a dip in the pond at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club.
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Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic
The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it to the attic.
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Ashley Vinson proves women belong in law enforcement
Palos Heights School Resource Officer Ashley Vinson exemplifies modern community-centered policing through dedication, education and perseverance, inspiring young women to pursue law enforcement careers.
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Palos Heights Woman’s Club to host ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ fundraiser
The late Audrey Hepburn obviously cannot make it to the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s annual fundraiser, but the group is going to have the next best thing.
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Hickory Hills woman charged with sending porn to a minor
A 24-year-old Hickory Hills woman was arrested last week after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found she texted pornographic images to a juvenile.
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McCook to demolish 100-year-old home for parking lot
The old house will soon be torn down and replaced with a parking lot with at least 15 spaces, Mayor Terrance Carr said.
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Orland Park robbery suspect caught after multi-agency pursuit
A robbery suspect from Orland Park was captured last week by Chicago police after he crashed his car on the South Side and tried to flee on foot.
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Saint Xavier hosts first South Suburban Conference Visual Arts Festival
Saint Xavier University hosted the South Suburban Conference’s first art showcase on March 19, bringing 70 students from 14 schools for workshops, exhibitions and awards.
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St. Laurence community rallies for childhood cancer awareness
St. Laurence High School raised more than $2,000 during its fourth annual St. Baldrick’s-inspired head-shaving event on March 13, with 13 participants and full school engagement.