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School Officials and Police Warn of Rise In Local Teen Heroin Use
Palos area police departments and officials at District 230 say that high schoolers are using heroin at an increasing rate.

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Palos area police departments and officials at District 230 say that high schoolers are using heroin at an increasing rate.

Palos Fire Protection District Chief Steven Carr was surprised to hear news about possibly merging with the Orland Fire Protection District.
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A car hit a light pole, tilting it on its side and causing traffic delays on 127th Street near Harlem Avenue.
The Chicago area is in for the first significant snowfall of the season on Thursday.
Palos Hills police reports, Jan. 4-7.
Palos Heights police reports, Jan. 6 to 10.
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Amazon Deals is offering a discount at Tony's Beef in Palos Park.
The Palos Fire Protection District is faced with a budget shortfall and has responded by making a new round of cuts.
SUVs were targeted in a vehicle invasion spree on Dec. 29.
Palos Hills police reports, Dec. 22-Dec. 27.
A look back at the most read stories of the past 12 months.
Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, has accepted a post with the Bridgeport, Conn. school district.
The Palos Heights City Council voted to approve a legal settlement between the city and several homeowners associations.
Palos Hills police reports, Dec. 14 - 19.
The Palos South girls basketball team completed a perfect season.
A Lemont man has been charged with animal cruelty after more than 20 animals were found in hazardous conditions in the barn he was renting.
A Lemont man was charged with animal cruelty after more than 20 animals were found in hazardous conditions in the Palos Park barn he was renting.