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Bloom's director wanted to do GREASE this year, but couldn't afford it. Supporters are raising funds to help the theater students' program.
The Village of Homewood’s Fire Department is looking to hire an administrative secretary. It is a full-time position.
United Way hopes to ease the county's hunger problem with its massive food drive Thursday. Distr. 228 students will be there to help.
A bill by Sen. Toi Hutchinson of Chicago Heights that permits cannabis businesses to use the banking system sailed through the senate.
Orland Dist. 135's school board is looking for volunteers to serve on five new advisory committees.
The City of Oak Forest may no longer offer passport services, the Department of State has ruled.
Round up the kiddies, grab a basket, and head to Central Park Saturday morning for Oak Forest's annual egg hunt.
Round up the kiddies, grab a basket, and head to Centennial Park Saturday morning for Orland's annual egg hunt.
Jonathan Payne, 18, was charged with battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of armed robbery after holding up a Homewood dollar store.
Tinley Park's legendary racing Bettenhausen family will be honored Saturday at a ceremony at their namesake recreation center in Tinley.
Brian Brundage, who owned Intercon Solutions in Chicago Heights, promised to recycle hazardous materials, but stored it or sold it instead.
The family of Jessica Flores and Gary police plan a search for the woman Saturday at noon. Flores is missing and presumed dead.
Illinois State Police stopped a three-hour truckers' protest before a caravan snarled traffic on the way to Trump Tower.
If you didn't get your vehicle sticker or animal tags, Flossmoor's village hall will be open late on April 15 so you can buy yours.
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the robberies of teens who were walking on 167th Street last weekend in Tinley.
Plan to add extra time to your commute if you travel on 159th. St. in Oak Forest. Major road work that lasts through 2020 starts this week.
"When I was a kid, it was the coolest thing to have a fire truck pull up," DeGroot said. He makes that happen for Oak Forest's sickest kids.
A man made off with a woman's purse and an undisclosed amount of money Saturday after holding up a Dollar Tree in Homewood.
Flossmoor's Oliv Blu lost her battle round on The Voice Tuesday but moves on to compete anyway because Blake Shelton stole her for his team.
Bloom's theater group presents Aladdin Jr. this weekend and with five performances, you should be able to find one that fits your schedule.
