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Shepard High School Student Charged Over Facebook Death Threats Against Classmate
School officials say that there was never a gun in the school, just the threat of harm.

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School officials say that there was never a gun in the school, just the threat of harm.

Comcast will host a job fair for military veterans at its Oak Brook offices on Oct, 28.
Where and when to get your candy on in Chicago's 19th Ward.
Find out what your Palos area trick-or-treating hours are this Halloween.
The Palos Park Police Department is planning an aggressive strategy to cut back on drunken driving this Halloween.
Every week we feature a different area home for sale. This week's is a remodeled stunner with classic charm.
Every week Patch will pick a house for sale to profile. This week, it’s large and regal Beverly home with plenty of original details.
The Evergreen Park Police Department has issued a community warning about a suspicious vehicle.
The Evergreen Park Police Department has issued a community warning about a suspicious vehicle.
There are ten registered sex offenders listed as living in the Palos area, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. Find out where.
The local store is participating in the national Halloween ComicFest on Oct. 26-27.
Your daily glance at what folks are talking about today.
A pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn, Halloween Parade in Evergreen Park and a puppet show in Beverly -- it's your list of local weekend events.
19th Ward crime incidents, Oct. 11 - 17.
A pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn, Halloween Parade in Evergreen Park and a puppet show in Beverly -- it's your list of local weekend events.
Find homes for sale in Palos on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Get a full list of all this weekend's events in the Orland Park and Palos area.
A pumpkin patch in Mt. Greenwood, Halloween Parade in Evergreen Park and costumes on ice in Oak Lawn -- it's your list of local weekend events.
Get a full list of all this weekend's events in the Orland Park and Palos area.