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More than $3 million in federal money is going toward the Calumet-Sag Trail project. The completed trail will link 14 communities.

Prior to joining the Patch team, I worked as a freelance copywriter and wrote news articles for Sun-Times Media in the western suburbs.
More than $3 million in federal money is going toward the Calumet-Sag Trail project. The completed trail will link 14 communities.

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See what big headlines you might have missed from this week.
Municipal elections are approaching fast. Do you know who the candidates are?
Watch the one of the latest videos from the Palos Heights-based television station.
Mayor John Mahoney said a replacement for Kent Oliven will be named later this month, according to a report.
The locally-sourced menu at Harvest Room makes it unique in Palos Heights and a rarity in the south suburbs.
In his 2013 State of the Union Address Tuesday, President Barack Obama touched on immigration policy, gun control and the economy, among other national issues. In terms of infrastructure, he proposed a "Fix it First" plan could impact the Palo
Other recent improvements to Palos Heights' digital footprint include expanded email lists and a soon-to-be-completed upgrade to the business directory.
Mayor Bob Straz identified a need for 'forward thinkers' who can change the city's business landscape during Tuesday's State of Palos Heights address. He also highlighted the city's fiscal responsibility and ongoing effort to dr
Art Glaz, 27, an Air Force lieutenant and former Palos Hills resident, was killed Friday in Colorado on a trip with friends, according to a report.
Palos Heights police reports, Feb. 2-6.
A price hike from the City of Chicago is being blamed for squeezing more out of residents.
If you're looking for great Valentine's Day ideas without having to travel too far, check out this list of romantic gifts below.
Meet Maya, an 8-year-old Chihuahua with white hair and brown eyes. She just might make fun addition to your home.
The head of Carl Sandburg High School athletics was found dead in Carroll County early Sunday morning outside of southwest of Freeport. Those who knew Scheidegger remembered him as a supportive and caring figure in the school.
There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today.
A District 230 school board vote coming later this month could open up cell phone policies at the high school.
Palos Heights police reports, Jan. 28–Feb. 2.
A school bus from Lemont was reportedly involved in a rear-end crash, police said. It wasn't immediately clear if any students were present. No injuries have been reported.