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Memorial To Honor Boys' 'Bright Spirits' | Slain Delivery Man 'Wore Heart On Sleeve' | Food Pantries Brace
ALSO: Playoff matchups | Trick-or-treat! | Holiday festivals lined up | Drones as first responders | $20M for food banks | 'Apple Pay' scam
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Permanent Memorial Will Honor 'Bright Spirits' Of 2 Manhattan Boys: Here's How You Can Help
The sale of "MSD114 Together in Support" items will help fund the memorial for Danny Bayles and Chance Hunnicutt.
South Suburban Food Pantries Brace For Surge As SNAP Benefits Pause On Saturday
Local food pantries report requests for food assistance are climbing as SNAP shutdown looms Saturday, ask for communities to step up.
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GoFundMe Started For Family Of Bridgeview Man Slain In Chick-Fil-A Stabbing
A celebration of life will be held next month for Tracey Land, 52, the victim of a fatal stabbing at Chick-Fil-A in Oswego.
Pritzker Executive Order Sends $20M To IL Food Banks As SNAP Benefits Halted
Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday to support food banks with state funds.
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CITGO Responds To Air Quality Concerns, Cites 'Misrepresented Data' On Social Media
"Our CITGO Lemont Refinery follows all required federal, state and local reporting requirements," a representative told Patch.
Orland PD Launches Program Deploying Drones As First Responders
The drones can respond directly to 911 calls, sometimes arriving on scene before officers, the department said.
National Radio Show Explores Homewood's Ancient Station And 'First Martyr To Radio'
Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. history teacher Jon Elfner produces program remembering WOK Radio and "Ukulele Les" Wolf of Homewood lore.
'He Deserves This': Village Hall Re-Dedicated In Honor Of Late Former Orland Mayor Frederick T. Owens
The re-dedication ceremony was held Sunday, Oct. 26.
Chicago Catholic Cemeteries Host Outdoor Services Sunday For All Saint's Day And All Soul's Day
South Side and south suburban Catholic Cemeteries will hold outdoor rosary and prayer services Sunday, Nov. 2 for All Saints' Day.
Palos Park Resident Targeted In 'Apple Pay Scam' Attempt
The text stated the device had been hacked and used for money laundering, child pornography and illegal gambling, Palos Park police said.
Romeoville's Festival Of Lights Returns Nov. 20
From Nov. 20 to Jan. 2, lights and holiday decor will be displayed nightly at 1050 W. Romeo Road.
Lemont's Hometown Holiday Set For Dec. 6
The festive event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6, and will feature the annual tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
Science Teacher Organizes Trip To Belize For Lemont Students
Science teacher Scott Collins is set to lead a group of students to another amazing place on the planet, exploring reefs and jungles.
Two Tinley Park Bulldog Teams Battle For Championship Glory In Super Bowl
The games will be played at Busey Football Stadium in Joliet.
High School Football Playoffs!
- Oak Lawn Spartans (7-2) Host St. Laurence Vikings (5-4) Friday In First IHSA Playoff Game
- Oak Lawn Community High School's football team is making its first playoff appearance since 2009, Friday, Oct. 31, at Napleton Field.
- LTHS Football To Play Sandburg In First Round Of IHSA Playoffs
- Lockport is the no. 23 seed, while Sandburg is no. 10.
- Lincoln-Way East Football To Play Stevenson In First Round Of IHSA Playoffs
- The Griffins are the no. 9 seed, while Stevenson is no. 24.
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