Palos, IL|News|
Accused D218 Board Member Skips Meeting
Johnny Holmes is said to be "weighing his options" in the wake of his second DUI arrest and abrupt retirement from his job at the Robbins police chief.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
Prior to joining the Patch team, I worked as a freelance copywriter and wrote news articles for Sun-Times Media in the western suburbs.
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Palos, IL|News|
Liquor Store Loses $20K in Wire Transfer Scam
The owner of Palos Liquors in Palos Hills told police he was cheated by scammers from California.
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Palos, IL|News|
New Scam Claims to be from the State's Attorney's Office: Police
New scams claim to be coming from law enforcement.
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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Chamber Recognition Dinner Coming Feb. 1
Interested in attending?
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Palos, IL|News|
SUV Crashes into Palos Heights Rec Building
The rec center will stay open, according to a report.
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Palos, IL|News|
Job Hunters: Palos Community Hiring, Nanny & More
Looking for a new line of work? Check out what Palos Patch found for this area.
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Palos, IL|News|
Should Holmes Resign from the D218 Board?
Johnny Holmes' second DUI arrest in three years has readers wondering whether he should stay a representative of Dist. 218 families.
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Palos, IL|News|
Public Backlash Expected for D218 Board Member Charged with 2nd DUI
Johnny Holmes, a long-time District 218 school board member, could hear it from district residents at tonight's meeting.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Missing Teen Found SAFE in DeKalb
Courtney Jean Arp, the 15-year-old Lockport teen who has been missing since Jan. 6, was found safe in DeKalb early Sunday morning.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Missing Lockport Teen Found SAFE in DeKalb
Courtney Jean Arp, the 15-year-old Lockport teen who has been missing since Jan. 6, was found safe in DeKalb early Sunday morning.
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Palos, IL|News|
Blaze Leaves Palos Heights Home Unlivable
The Friday night fire was in the 6000 block of 128th Street.
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Palos, IL|News|
Missing Teen Found SAFE in DeKalb
Courtney Jean Arp, the 15-year-old Lockport teen who has been missing since Jan. 6, was found safe in DeKalb early Sunday morning.
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Palos, IL|News|
Madigan Seeks Full Appellate Court Review of Conceal Carry Ruling
No determination of when the 10-judge panel will decide whether to look at last year's decision.
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Palos, IL|News|
Man Protected Family Before Prison Escapee Arrest in Palos Hills
Dan Kotula told his story for Good Day Chicago earlier this week.
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Palos, IL|News|
Township Elections: Slates Take up Palos and Worth Races
Four trustee seats in Palos Township are contested. Worth Township will see competition between two slates for seats.
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Palos, IL|News|
Area Flu Cases Continue to Rise, Reach 'Intense' Levels
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are seeing a steady rise in flu cases.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Higher Learning: Moraine Valley Board Seats on April Ballot
Four seats are up, including three full terms and one unexpired, 2-year term.
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Palos, IL|News|
2013 Oscar Nominations: Where to See Them in a Theater Near You
Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, Silver Linings Playbook and more great films were nominated for Best Picture. See all of the nominations and find out where and when they'll be in nearby theaters.
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Palos, IL|News|
Illinois Tollway Now Has a Webcam to Show Road Conditions
Tollway webcams let drivers glimpse road conditions before walking out of the door.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Higher Learning: Moraine Valley Trustee Seats on April Ballot
Four seats are up, including three full terms and one unexpired, 2-year term. Oak Lawn residents Eileen O'Sullivan and Joseph Skibinski running for Moraine Valley Community College board of trustees.
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