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The annual Tinley Park initiative centered around a sweet treat helps to benefit a local charity that helps the developmentally disabled.
Connor Smith, who police say was the target of a solicitation sting involving a teenage "girl" failed to turn himself in on a warrant.
Bob Carpentier's friendly nature and warm smile have made the retiree a bit of a local celebrity at his post near Fierke Education Center.
Mayor Rich Hofeld expressed displeasure with the surprise nature of the March closure of Walmart, but says the space will be in high demand.
The winner, who has not come forward, matched all five numbers in the drawing and is the second person to win at least $1 million in 2023.
Police believe the 34-year-old woman and 5-year-old boy intentionally jumped 90 feet into the frozen gorge below after climbing over a rail.
The five park district employees were working near Vogt Woods Park when they heard cries for help and assisted a local resident escape harm.
F3, an international fitness craze combines a high-intensity, early-morning workout while creating life-changing results and relationships.
Seventeen cameras have been placed on major streets to provide police real-time alerts of vehicles linked to with crimes or missing people.
Mayor Rich Hofeld worked with the Cook County Clerk's Office after residents complained about having to travel outside Homewood to vote.
Police say that shots were fired twice at a local resident who had their Land Rover stolen before the offenders fled the area.
The arena has been closed since late 2021 as a new ice-making system was installed and improvements were made to the local institution.
The Bears closed on the 326-acre property this week, but said that there is still no guarantee they will develop it for a new stadium.
The former Chicago Bulls star's donation comes two days before his 60th birthday and is the largest individual gift made to the charity.
Residents worry 130 acres of Calumet Country Club land will be redeveloped and will bring heavy truck traffic and create other problems.
Donald Carter died after police say his vehicle was hit by a Kia stolen by three 13-year-olds who have been turned over to their parents.
Springsteen recently started an international tour and added 22 dates including the Wrigley Field show which will be held on August 9.
The local bakery that also has a New Lenox location has been making paczki for 45 years using a proprietary recipe that satisfies customers.
David Hochberg and Ald. Matt O'Shea have partnered to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help purchase bulletproof vests for cops.
The village Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to annex 130 acres amid concerns by residents who fear the land will go industrial.
