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Homewood Named Tree City USA
The title honors the Village's commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year, officials said.
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The title honors the Village's commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year, officials said.
The fight happened Thursday afternoon in the 3100 block of 183rd Street, police said.
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The crash happened last month on I-55 northbound near I-94, Illinois State Police said Wednesday.
The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday at 147th Street and Kolmar Avenue.
The fire happened Monday evening at Al Bahaar restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr. No one was injured.
The title honors its commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year, officials said.
A 37-year-old Orland Park man faces one felony charge in the April 21 shooting. The investigation continues.
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The market is held Saturdays May 25 through Oct. 12 in downtown Homewood.
The Kid's Closet Connection-Will County will hold its spring sale April 26-28, with 40,000 items already tagged and waiting for shoppers.
The teen center in Orland Park is accepting new student member applications for incoming 7th graders, and 7th–12th graders throughout May.
Work began Monday on the 29-field complex near Silver Cross Hospital—a big undertaking for the Village and a dream for millions in revenue.
Lincoln-Way District 210's rating has improved again, indicating its continued financial recovery.
Tinley Park eighth grader Jack is a strong leader on and off the field, and a friend to everyone he meets. He's nominated as a Star Student.
The 39-year-old Oak Forest man was shot Sunday evening on Babette Court.
One person was in custody after the shooting in the 5500 block of Babette Court Sunday evening.
A Wheaton man faces several charges in connection with fires set inside two Menards stores Thursday, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
The vessel safety checks will be offered Saturday, May 4 at the Mokena Park District office.
Orland Park trustees on April 15 voted to ban some herbal substances that "mimic the effects of opioids, cannabis, and other drugs."