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Ryan Sinwelski, a member of the Harvey Plan Commission, said residents were not given enough notice and he didn't even know about the project until recently, despite his position and living in the affected area.

Harvey residents decry flood control project that will cost 15 families their homes

September 8, 2023 at 12:22 p.m.

Harvey residents pleaded Thursday for the city and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to consider alternate locations for a flood relief basin, saying when there are so...

New Lenox held a Fourth of July parade Saturday morning specifically to honor first responders and health care workers.

New Lenox parade honors essential workers who continued work through stay-at-home order

July 5, 2020 at 6:02 p.m.

New Lenox usually doesn't hold a Fourth of July parade, instead sending representatives and residents to the annual event in Mokena before a local fireworks display in the evening. But...

A sign on the entrance to a Tinley Park polling place Tuesday. South suburban precincts were reporting low turnout for the primary election.

Voters shrug off virus worries as they head to polls in south suburbs

March 17, 2020 at 5:10 p.m.

South suburban voters apparently were shrugging off concerns about the coronavirus as they headed to the polls Tuesday, where election workers reported low turnout as of about midday. Outside Tinley...

Thomas Dancer, 4, right, of Hinsdale and his brother James, 2, pretend to steer the Batmobile.

Hinsdale resident drives his Batmobile to Page’s Restaurant

October 21, 2019 at 11:51 a.m.

Page's Restaurant normally is crowded Sunday mornings, but this week the crowd was outside the restaurant as Hinsdale resident and regular customer Marv Tazelaar drove up in his replica of...

Harwood Heights police seek to identify person in carjacking

August 30, 2019 at 12:24 p.m.

Harwood Heights police are seeking assistance in identifying a person suspected in a carjacking Tuesday evening at the Portillo's Restaurant, 7308 Lawrence Ave. Police said the man approached a passenger...

The Rev. John Hergenrother, pastor emeritus of St. Louise de Marillac Parish, dies

July 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

The Rev. John C. Hergenrother, pastor emeritus of St. Louise de Marillac Parish in La Grange Park, died July 8 at age 79, the Archdiocese of Chicago reported. "He loved...

Eighth grader Grace Gleason from Highlands Middle School plays Taps.

Highlands Middle School student shares words and music at Western Springs Memorial Day observance

May 28, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

The Western Springs VFW chose specifically to honor World War II veterans and "the greatest generation" during its Memorial Day parade and observance Monday on the Tower Green. But it...

Mildred Tirado holds a sign to get attention of drivers on Wolf Road.

Western Springs car wash helps support school in Chicago’s Little Village

May 23, 2019 at 11:10 a.m.

About 25 students and volunteers from Grace Christian Academy in Chicago's Little Village set up a car wash Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Western Springs, despite the temperature in...

Hinsdale Central seniors Ayana Otokiti (left) and Mang Lian fill out applications for absentee ballots after registering to vote.

Hinsdale District 86 campaign organizers register students, alumni over winter break

May 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Volunteers working to support a $130 million Hinsdale High School District 86 bond referendum on the April 2 ballot found many students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South came to...

Participants and visitors enjoy refreshments following the Interfaith Shabbat Service at Congregation Etz Chaim.

‘We stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters’: Interfaith Shabbat at Lombard synagogue draws hundreds

May 8, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Hundreds of people, including more than 50 clergy from west suburban churches and mosques, joined with Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard Friday night for an interfaith Shabbat service. “By your...

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