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Photos: Palos Welcomes The Christmas Season
Palos Park and Palos Heights both held holiday celebrations on Friday.

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Palos Park and Palos Heights both held holiday celebrations on Friday.

Snapshots from Palos Heights' "Home for the Holidays" shopping event.
A look at the gifts available at the McCord Gallery Christmas Shoppe.
Introducing a new Patch contest
A look at recent reader reviews on Patch's Places Directory
Palos Heights businesses organized a shopping event that will provide a free trolly service to local shops.
A poem written for the Palos Heights Home for the Holidays shopping event.
Local team wins youth basketball tournament
A video recap of recent Palos Patch stories
Written by National Honor Society sponsor Barb Lavery
Palos Heights police cadets were recently honored by the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
From Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk
Support your community while finishing your Christmas shopping list.
Share your favorite Thanksgiving recipes, traditions and menu items.
A release from the Palos Park Police Departement
Palos Heights police released a sketch of a man they believed attempted to enter a home Tuesday.
Students at Stagg High School organized a supply drive to send care packages to troops overseas.
A settlement between Palos Heights and several homeowners associations is nearing.
The four teen boys accused of killing a Palos Township couple on Sept. 11 have pled not guilty to the charges.