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The Sears was one of nearly 100 stores to close in 2018. Other former locations have become residential buildings or other stores.
Family of the 38-year-old man requests those interested donate to WBEZ, NPR or a local library in Kenneth's name.
Cell phone video shows an incident where a girl was dragged by 2 administrators, but the family's lawyer said they need a clearer picture.
Orland Park Plan Commission will recommend the Village Board approve plans to turn the property into a dealership for the all electric car.
A referendum on the upcoming primary would free up existing cash reserves for the district to build a new school in Orland Hills.
According to police, an arrest was made in the Memorial Day Weekend incident that left the volunteer fire department seriously damaged.
The man has been identified as a 38-year-old Oak Forest resident who lived on the block where his body was found in Natalie Creek.
Kyle Krol of Tinley Park and Kyle Damon of Orland Park have been bowling together since high school at Andrew and are now a doubles team.
According to Oak Forest Police Chief Jason Reid, the body was found in Natalie Creek at around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The casino is now slated to open in 2023, with construction delayed almost a year due to COVID-19 supply chain issues and planning setbacks.
The village will read a proclamation thanking the group for helping set up and run the first mass vaccination center in the state.
The clinic was first opened in 2015 in Chicago Heights. The new location includes more space and more specialists.
According to police, no one was injured after a crash Sunday afternoon that closed surrounding lanes for about an hour.
Over 100 portraits of residents were wallpapered outside Village Hall as part of a public art initiative that promotes positivity.
According to officials from the Chicago Southland Interstate Alliance, property which has been vacant since 2017 could soon be used.
According to state police, 27-year-old Darren Jackson died from her injuries Saturday after the May 21 shooting on the expressway.
The green and yellow Quaker parrot was found Thursday near Andrew High School.
Police and fire personnel were on the scene of a crash that resulted in a fire Thursday night in Sauk Village.
Plus: Silver Cross Makes Best Maternity Hospital List, Homewood Acres Fire Dept. Needs Money, 'Innocent Motorist' Injured In Shooting.
Preckwinkle presented at a meeting Thursday at Chicago Heights Middle School regarding federal funds given to Cook County.
