New Lenox, IL|News|
Christmas, Events In New Lenox: Lighting Ceremonies, Santa Visits
The village's annual Christmas In The Commons festival will take place beginning this weekend with special events, music, and appearances.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Christmas, Events In Tinley Park: Parades, Tree Lightings, More
The holidays always bring a collection of festivities including photos with Santa, a tree-lighting ceremony and a pair of Christmas parades.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park's Sarlas Named Student Laureate For Exemplary Service
The St. Xavier University nursing student plans to attend law school and wants to live out a mission of serving a cause bigger than herself.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Octogenarian Inspired To Reach Milestones One Mile At A Time
Tom Sullivan set out to walk 1,000 miles in a year, but at age 87, has covered more than 25,000 miles and isn't planning on slowing down.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park PD Hopes To Reunite Wandering Dog With Its Owners
Police said the dog was found wandering near 143rd Street by a passerby who brought the pup to the police in an effort to find its owner.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Couple Charged In PPP Loan Scam Set To Appear In Court
Joseph and Jennifer Wirtz were under investigation for 15 months before being arrested after police said they got $1.1 million in PPP loans.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Northwestern Medicine To Offer Free Head, Neck Cancer Screenings
The Orland Hills facility will offer free non-invasive tests for head and neck cancer, which is the sixth most prevalent cancer in the U.S.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
How IL Senators Voted On Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Protection
Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth both voted in favor of the bill that needs to pass the House to move on to President Biden.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Woman Faces Felony, Misdemeanors After Soccer Fight: Cops
Amanda Jiminez, 36, faces unlawful use of a weapon and drug charges after police said she drove a car that fled a Chicago bar fight.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Christmas House Continues To Grow While Helping Community
The popular holiday display includes more than 200,000 lights and takes up three lots but also provides financial help for Together We Cope.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Midlothian Woman Hospitalized After Car Struck By Oncoming Metra Train
The 50-year-old driver was taken to Christ Hospital after officials said her vehicle was struck by the train on the Metra Rock Island line.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Discrimination Lawsuit Involving Mokena Police Chief Settled For $200K
A former Joliet police officer who sued the city for racial discrimination by the department and chief Brian Benton will receive a lump sum.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Victim Lied About Being Robbed At Gunpoint During Sale: Police
Police said a person who said he was robbed while selling a phone never saw a gun and that he was actually selling prescription medicine.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Quiet Santa Photos Available During New Lenox Christmas In The Commons
Parents of special needs children can make arrangements to have their child's photo taken with Santa during the December festivities.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bird Flu Affects 150 Birds In Illinois In Record U.S. Outbreak: USDA
The state has seen four outbreaks of bird flu and has gone without a death since May compared to more than 15 million bird deaths in Iowa.
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Mokena, IL|News|
State Rep. Ozinga Partners With Marine Corps In Toys For Tots Drive
The Mokena Republican is helping to collect toys for area children whose families may not be able to provide gifts for the holidays.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Giving Tuesday Initiative Benefits Flossmoor Memorial Wall Project
A local not-for-profit group has set a $5,000 goal for Giving Tuesday with proceeds going toward the $100,000 Veterans Memorial Wall fund.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park's Holiday Happenings Features Parades, Holiday Market
The festivities kick off on Friday with a tree-lighting ceremony, and parade and continues over the weekend with plenty of family events.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Man, 25, Shot To Death In Suspected Targeted Shooting: Police
Darion Duncan was found dead in his car with multiple gunshot wounds, police said, and investigators have no suspects at this time.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
2-Year-Old Child Shot At Park Forest Home, In Critical Condition: PD
Police are uncertain whether the child was shot intentionally or accidentally at a local residence and was airlifted to undergo surgery.
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