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The café and local org. will hold an event sharing the stories of those who have inspired the Flossmoor Wall of Honor.
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The stunning encounter with the massive birds happened Saturday in Brookside Glen.
The tree lighting is happening a little earlier this year, so residents can make full use of the new ice rink, the Village said.
Donations accepted at specified sites Nov. 11–19.
Picnic and special event permits for 2026 will be on sale soon; camping reservations open the same day.
Rev. Stephen Cliffgard Lee appeared on the list released Monday by U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin.
W&E Ventures said the closing announced Monday is effective immediately.
The bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and will be due Dec. 15, Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly said.
The gun was stolen between Wednesday and Thursday night last week.
Several Hooters calendar girls will visit locations in Downers Grove, O'Hare, Schaumburg, Orland Park, Aurora and Joliet Nov. 13-15.
Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree is set for Saturday, Dec. 6.
Firefighters James Schultz and Eric Petravich were promoted on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Manhattan Mayor Mike Adrieansen on Friday said IDOT has approved the implementation of a three-way stop at North and State streets.
Specials in shopping and dining all day in Flossmoor's downtown retail area and Flossmoor Commons on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Lynn and Keith Schallmo met by chance working at a hospital, but it's taken love, commitment and resilience to hit 50 years.
The ceremony will be held at Village Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
The incident happened Thursday night. The man also physically fought another person at the scene, police said.
The Village of Orland Park will commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
The crash happened in Hyde Park Friday morning, CBS is reporting. Three buses were involved.
