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Evergreen Park Police charged a 55-year-old man with two counts of burglary. Police say the area has been hit with several garage burglaries in recent weeks.
Patch set up shop at Friday's fundraiser for the South Side Irish Parade.
Because we are still in the Valentine's Day spirit, tell us what you love most about the neighborhood you call home.
We pulled together and updated local options for those looking to enjoy the Lenten specialty. Review your favorite fish fry (or fish bake) in the comments.
An ordinance sponsored by Ald. Matt O'Shea to increase restrictions on public drinking during parades, including the North Side's Pride Parade, was passed by the City Council.
Stats on all the Evergreen Park drug arrests in 2012, categorized by type.
19th Ward crime incidents, Feb. 1 - 7.
An ordinance sponsored by Ald. Matt O'Shea to increase restrictions on public drinking during parades, including the South Side Irish Parade, was passed by the City Council.
Out of 129 schools named to a preliminary school closing list, none are in the 19th Ward. However, one Morgan Park school in the 34th Ward did make the list.
Evergreen Park police reports, Feb. 2 - 3.
The grand marshals of the 2013 parade will be local first responders and the families of those recently lost in the line of duty.
Students from Saint Xavier University share their thoughts on the resignation of Pope Benedict
Do you have pictures of your kids or pets that are just bursting with Irish pride? Enter our contest to win a giftcard for a local restaurant and other prizes.
The City Council's Public Safety Committee approved an ordinance that would level harsher punishments to those caught drinking within 800 feet of a parade route.
Listings for this month's cinematic offerings.
The City Council's Public Safety Committee approved an ordinance that would level harsher punishments to those caught drinking within 200 feet of a parade route.
The City Council's Public Safety Committee approved an ordinance that would level harsher punishments to those caught drinking within 800 feet of a parade route.
Matthew J. Baffoe's new novel 'A Handyman’s Guide to Paranormal Activity' taps in to his South Side roots.
Two candidates remain in the search for a new principal at Morgan Park High School.
Evergreen Park police reports, Jan. 25 - 30.