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More homes were sold in January 2013 in Plainfield compared with a year earlier; the median sale price has also increased by more than 16 percent.
Representatives from a North Side elementary school praised the its special education program, while speakers from other schools said the closures would pose a safety risk for students commuting through rough neighborhoods.
Representatives from a North Side elementary school praised the its special education program, while speakers from other schools said the closures would pose a safety risk for students commuting through rough neighborhoods.
Representatives from Trumbull Elementary praised the school's special education program, while speakers from other schools said the closures would pose a safety risk for students commuting through rough neighborhoods.
Along with increases in overall sales in January, Tinley Park also say the median price of homes jump 20 percent over the same period of time last year, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
A roundup of the most bizarre items from local police blotters.
The man who approached a 13-year-old boy Monday morning was asking for directions, police said.
The prize package includes entry to the Neighborhood Parents Network Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival at the Cubby Bear, plus a one-year NPN membership or renewal.
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The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics will help raise money for AS research through a nationwide fundraiser Friday at Ruby Tuesday.
A weekly roundup of some of the more bizarre police items in local blotters.
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, based in Downers Grove, will help raise money for AS research through a nationwide fundraiser at Ruby Tuesday—and with the endorsement of actor Colin Farrell.
A dog ... DRIVING? Surely that's ticket-worthy.
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A roundup of the more unusual items from area police blotters.
What's this dachshund thinking, as he snuggles up to his favorite toy?
Middle school, high school or never? What's your take?
A weekly roundup of the more unusual incidents in the police blotter.
The classic Bucktown dive bar is in danger of closing as soon as Friday without an immediate influx of cash.
This sneaky cat is set to surprise the next passerby. What's it thinking, as it peeks out of its hiding place?
