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‘Intentional’ hit-and-run injures woman; police call it a domestic incident

June 14, 2024 at 6:40 p.m.

A man was taken into custody after his alleged involvement in an intentional hit-and-run Thursday night in Oak Lawn, said Oak Lawn Police Division Chief of Investigations Ross Finnelly. Police...

Two injured in Oak Forest shooting

July 20, 2019 at 10:51 a.m.

Two people were shot early Friday morning in Oak Forest, according to Oak Forest Deputy Police Chief Jason Reid. Police were called to the 4100 block of West 167th Street...

The Dyer Switch Band, which has been inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, performs last weekend at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.

Frankfort festival that ‘put bluegrass on the map in the Midwest’ continues to grow

July 17, 2019 at 5:49 p.m.

Phil Loranger's Homestretch Ride bluegrass band sang about everything from love and murder to barnyard animals and trains as dozens of fans sat on bales of hay around the stage...

Flooding expected to be major focus as Cook County updates Hazard Mitigation Plan

July 15, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Officials in Cook County want to know what kinds of natural disasters or other hazards would affect residents the most. So they went directly to the source, people who live...

A truckload of water bottles for University Park residents was dropped off last weekend at Faith Movers Church, part of an ongoing effort by members of the Southland community to help with an ongoing water crisis there.

Bottled water donations flow in as University Park water crisis continues

July 12, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Dozens of Southland individuals, organizations and surrounding municipalities have been coming together to collect and donate bottles of water, cash and paper plates and cups to University Park residents during...

Thousands attend Mokena Fourth of July parade

July 4, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

Thousands of spectators Thursday morning lined the nearly two-mile route of Mokena's Fourth of July parade. "I like seeing all the kids, the flags and all the patriotism," said Phil...

Second rabid bat found in Will County

July 4, 2019 at 12:43 p.m.

A rabid bat was found in Will County for the second time this year, officials said. A woman found the dead bat Tuesday near her home on Aberdeen Road in...

New online map unites info from area agencies for comprehensive outdoor recreation resource

July 3, 2019 at 12:11 p.m.

Nature enthusiasts are hoping a new online interactive map highlighting the amenities at area preserves and parks will encourage more people to get out and enjoy the outdoors. The nonprofit...

A chalkboard is ready to record the score as the Blue Island Brewmasters take on the Lemont Quarrymen on Saturday in a vintage base ball match in Blue Island.

Vintage base ball squads reviving America’s pastime as ‘a gentlemanly game’

July 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Donning old-timey uniforms and practicing their 19th century lingo and banter, about two dozen men prepared to play vintage base ball last weekend on a sweltering afternoon on the banks...

Field Museum collaborating on exhibitions highlighting ‘national significance’ of Calumet region

July 1, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.

There are tales to be told about an area where important native habitats harboring rare plants and animals are situated right next to factories, where the fights for civil rights...

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