A man pumping gas Tuesday morning turned the tables on an armed man attempting a holdup by shooting the would-be robber in Orland Park. Police said a man with a gun approached the victim at the Shell gas station at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue about 9 a.m. Sept. 15 and tried to rob him. […]
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Illinois Democrats raise $1 million at Navy Pier rally
The state Democratic Party, along with southwest suburban democrats and over 800 attendees, gathered Sept. 10 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and supporters.
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Bridgeview firefighters to climb SeatGeek stairs to honor 9/11 victims
Bridgeview firefighters will honor the 343 New York City firefighters who perished during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center by climbing the stairs inside SeatGeek Stadium.
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Orland Park entrepreneur creates new business resource
Orland Park resident Lindsey Evans opens Business Wellness Center, offering education, resources, consulting and professional space for the community.
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Palos Park police receive $155,925 traffic enforcement grant
The Palos Park Police Department has been awarded $155,925.40 in Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant funding for fiscal year 2027.
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Monee Historical Society to host art auction
The Monee Historical Society will host its second annual Art Auction & Wine and Cheese Reception on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Former mayor leads Monee Fall Fest parade
Monee native son and former mayor led the village’s annual Fall Fest parade on Saturday.
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Peotone parks prepare for fall events
Summer programming has wrapped up and fall events are right around the corner at the Peotone Park District. The district is preparing for its Zombie Run/Walk 5k, a Halloween Dance, and other events, including a Stained-Glass Witch class, self-defense classes and more.
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Peotone celebrates historic mill with two-day festival
Things are looking good for Millie.
The 154-year-old mill at 427 W. Corning Ave. made it through the unprecedented August storms with minimal damage, and Peotone Historical Society officials are grateful for that. They are even more grateful she’s getting so much support from the village.