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According to police, multiple casings were found near 171st Street and Inverness Dr. Thursday after a wedding parade fired shots in the air.
According to police, the Florence Avenue home was found with what appeared to be multiple bullet holes in it early Tuesday morning.
Joe McCarthy, an Oak Forest resident for nearly 50 years, will take over Simon's seat until 2025. Simon died on May 4.
Chicago Heights schools went into soft lockdown after a bomb threat at a nearby school, Steger due to a suspicious person nearby bus stops.
The person was taken to the hospital with 'non-life-threatening' injuries. No police officers were injured in the Thursday morning shooting.
An argument during a board meeting led to Diane Galante being voted 4-1 out of the room. Mayor Glotz said her actions were 'embarrassing.'
Tanna Patino was chosen to represent Chicagoland at 'Miss Hooters International' competition and said the brand has been like family to her.
Police departments across the south suburbs have responded by increasing patrols and reaching out to school administration.
According to Glenn Kraemer, one of three fire commissioners, board members will not tell him why he won't be reappointed for another term.
Officials said the fire started accidentally at a home in Downey Manor. The house is now a 'total loss,' according to Deputy Chief DeJong.
Kevin Tunstall pleaded guilty to firing the gun during a protest in May of 2020. A judge said he was impressed the man took responsibility.
Plus: youth sports programs; youth painting programs; giant Juneteenth festival; Tinley Park benches. These are your Southland Stories.
According to event organizers, the show is open to all and will feature live music and discounted drinks.
Tanna Patino, an Oak Forest resident who works at the Orland Park Hooters, was chosen to represent Chicagoland at the June 23 competition.
According to officials from Flossmoor-based nonprofit You Matter 2, the event will include a parade, music, food and vendors.
The horse was ridden down the Dan Ryan Expressway in 2020 by the "Dreadhead Cowboy" as part of a protest. He was charged with animal cruelty
The Behrman's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. They worked for years to make life accessible for him and others.
As summer nears and school lets out, kids and adults alike are looking to get outside. This is Patch's list of where to go and what to do.
Police told Patch they believe the 4 men are connected to burglaries in Crystal Tree and Highland Park. The group stole jewelry and cash.
Readers submitted their photos of this year's Benches On The Avenue for a chance to be featured in Patch.
