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Heilmann Reflects on Mayoral Loss
Mayor Dave Heilmann loses his bid for a third term against Sandra Bury.

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Mayor Dave Heilmann loses his bid for a third term against Sandra Bury.

Based on uncertified vote totals, it appears Mayor James Sexton will come out on top against write-in candidate Shawn Good.
The land, owned by the city, sits vacant in the neighborhood's primary shopping district. We want your ideas about what would be perfect for that spot.
Garbage collection in the 19th Ward will be greatly simplified come April 15. Compare the old way of doing things with the new.
19th Ward crime incidents, March 27 - April 2.
For many residents of Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park the new pickup approach will mean a change to your collection day.
Every week Patch will pick a house for sale to profile. This week is a Beverly Tudor complete with a coach house.
The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade is now accepting applications.
A benefit will be held for Dan Coghlan, 27, at Gaelic Park on April 13. Read his story.
Celebrate the start of spring by making a trip to one of your local ice cream spots this Friday.
Come out to hear from a panel of authors about their journey toward a published work.
Get a head start on your block party planning.
19th Ward Crime incidents, March 22 - 29.
Hopefuls looking for a seat on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees share their views on keeping tuition costs from rising too high.
Spare yourself the rush of Election Day and cast your ballot early. We tell you how.
Bail was set during an emotional hearing for the man charged with murder in the death of Gina Presley.
No one was injured when a vehicle drove into an Orland Park home early Sunday morning.
Over one thousand people were without power for a brief time on Easter Sunday in Tinley Park and Orland Hills.
Some of the things we still do today have their roots in ancient -- and sometimes pagan -- traditions.
Featured foreclosures in the Beverly and Mt. Greenwood neighborhoods are on sale ranging from $176,900 to $54,900.