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The two were arrested Friday, March 1, just days after the carjacking on Elder Road.
Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold will attend the FBI's National Command Course in Quantico in May.
The station will close from April 1 to May 20, Metra officials said Thursday.
Thousands flocked to Oak Park Avenue Sunday, March 3 for Tinley Park's Irish Parade.
Gorgeous weather drew an impressive crowd for the 15th annual Oak Forest Fleadh parade Saturday, March 2.
New Lenox's Arrowhead Ales owner Mike Bacon will open barbecue spot Arrowhead Smoke Works in downtown Manhattan this summer.
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Priscilla Steinmetz will attend as a guest of U.S. Congressman Sean Casten.
The checks were mailed Monday. The Village refunded $2.2 million to nearly 7,000 households.
The Feb. 24 cleanup event cut back encroaching dogwood at the preserve.
A fourth nest has been found this winter in the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Staff will begin watching for hatchlings March 23.
Jackson Lewis was 15 when he took his own life in June 2020. His parents and a close friend continue to honor his memory.
The Arts Association is asking residents to drop off their pet pics by March 11. The art show will run March 20 through June 20.
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Tickets are $5. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Lincoln-Way Central High School.
The woman's name is being withheld pending notification of family. The fire happened in the 1100 block of Division Street Tuesday night.
The volunteer-based agency is seeking extra hands ahead of its busy season.
The 24th annual Tinley Irish Parade is set for Sunday, March 3 along Oak Park Avenue.
The carjacking happened Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the 800 block of Elder Road in Homewood.
