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The $3,000 grant will fund a summer camp style program where kids can read and explore nature at the Chicago Heights Public Library.
The Palos-based group said the south suburbs are lacking a place dedicated to children for therapy, in-patient and outpatient programs.
The board called on the Cook County State's Attorney to resign and passed a resolution attributing rising crime rates to Foxx.
According to police, the pedestrian was struck by a car Monday night near 173rd Street and Harlem Avenue.
According to a resident who posted a video of the horses on social media, the pair were seen Sunday night near 143rd Street and 80th Avenue.
According to police and the FBI, Jamil Hayes shot 2 women in October outside of SVN Live Bar, killing one 19-year-old.
Orland Park officials said temporary solutions to solve flooding on 143rd Street are not enough and want to see a project funded.
According to police, the man was arrested last month and the officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
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Here's your full guide for Oak Forest's annual Fleadh celebration which takes place March 5 starting at 8:30 a.m. and goes all day.
Police said Patrick Goshorn was wanted by Will County Sheriff's deputies after he failed to show up to trial for a 2018 hate crime charge.
Officials said they are in the midst of a study on how to improve walkability on Sauk Trail and Torrence Avenue.
Village officials said the Sunday afternoon parade will have over 70 groups and include Irish food, music and other festivities.
According to a spokesperson for the RTA, the village will study ways to increase population, use old buildings and become more walkable.
According to Fire Chief Steve Klotz, the department wants to establish chaplains to support firefighters' religious and spiritual needs.
According to police, the 23-year-old driver was under the influence of alcohol during the crash where 1 woman remains in critical condition.
Officials from the university said the hall is scheduled to open by June and will honor multiple Black Illinoisans such as Timuel Black.
Police Chief Jason Reid said the Sunday evening crash caused significant damage to vehicles but 'thankfully' no one was injured.
Both roadways had been shut down since Friday afternoon when rainfall caused flooding and icy conditions, officials said.
According to Flossmoor police, officers found a juvenile with a gunshot wound Saturday night and identified other minors at the scene.
