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A group of employees helped pack over 8,000 pounds of food at Restoration Ministries as part of Nicor's annual initiative.
The event will take place Monday, May 30, at the Rea Veterans Plaza near the 80th Avenue train station, officials announced.
The holiday, officially recognized in Illinois last year, celebrates the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the U.S.
This weekend, some farmers will be selling fresh produce that was ready early due to warm weather.
Police said the man was at Girl in the Park last month when officers arrested him and accused him of resisting and disorderly conduct.
The U.S. Baseball Academy is also sponsoring the June 6 - 9 camp.
According to village trustees, Oak Ridge will be completed in 2 parts and include a 3-acre park on the former Panduit Ridgeland property.
The village board said Silver Cross is interested in building an outpatient center in Orland Ridge and Aldi in building on an annexed site.
Officials said the event will take place at the Ara Pace Place of Peace outside Village Hall and feature speakers and time for reflection.
Residents who fall within a certain income can apply for free weatherizing if they own a single family home, economic officials said.
According to police, 2 armed men forced a driver and passenger out of a car Monday afternoon at Shell Gas Station on Halsted Street.
According to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit that builds and donates beds to children, they are short volunteers for this Saturday.
Police said 61-year-old Jerry Coleman was outside a home last month complaining of neck and back pain. He died 5 days later of spine injury.
Olga Gutierrez, 84, was last seen in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrence Sunday night. Her family said she has low mobility a facial droop.
Officials said the renovated store will include more checkout lanes, an updated produce section and a relocated pharmacy for convenience.
According to ISP, the car the three people were driving in was wanted in connection to an earlier carjacking in Matteson Monday.
According to federal prosecutors, 2 of the 4 people who acted as co-conspirators in the June robbery have been arrested.
Officials invited residents to the groundbreaking ceremony at Claire Boulevard and Pulaski Road Friday evening.
The "It Takes a Village" Community Farm is located at Grace United Church of Christ and will soon harvest its first batch of fresh produce.
Officials are searching for food, drink, craft or other vendors to fill out the weekly market, which takes place Thursdays 4 - 8 p.m.
