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Crestwood Easter Egg Hunt Moved To Friday At Walker Softball Field - Patch
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Crestwood Easter Egg Hunt Moved To Friday At Walker Park Softball Field
Kids 12 and under are invited to Crestwoods FREE Easter egg hunt FRIDAY, APRIL 3, at Walker Park. Pre-registration required.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/amp/33887028/crestwood-easter-egg-hunt-moved-to-friday-at-walker-softball-field
about 3 hours ago
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Dodge signals a new era of collaboration for Orland Park
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Dodge signals a new era of collaboration for Orland Park - The Regional News
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge used his first State-of-the-Village address Tuesday to signal a shift toward collaboration and economic development, marking an official break from the contentious transition...
https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/04/01/dodge-signals-a-new-era-of-collaboration-for-orland-park/
about 5 hours ago
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Residents Line Route To Holy Sepulchre After Private Funeral For CFD Michael Altman
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Residents Line Route To Holy Sepulchre After Private Funeral For CFD Michael Altman
A private service was held Tuesday for fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman at Blake Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/residents-line-cemetery-route-rain-say-goodbye-fallen-chicago
about 9 hours ago
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Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge highlights retail development, increased police staffing in village address
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Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge highlights retail development, increased police staffing in village address
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge touted retail developments and increased police staffing during his first year in office.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/31/orland-park-mayor-jim-dodge-police-staffing/
1 day ago
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How laying out a paper has changed in 45 years
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How laying out a paper has changed in 45 years
This story was originally published by the South Side Weekly.
https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/how-laying-out-a-paper-has-changed-in-45-years/article_c2806e76-d0e4-4b03-b4af-633c07e824dc.html
1 day ago
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Morgan Park Academy teachers earn nomination
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Morgan Park Academy teachers earn nomination
Morgan Park Academy is celebrating nine outstanding teachers who have been nominated for recognition by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as Teachers Who Excel and Illinois Teacher of
https://www.beverlyreview.net/news/school_news/article_4c4c6c7c-1b6f-418a-8e11-654ff7af9e83.html
1 day ago
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Family Of Fallen Chicago Firefighter Holds Re-Scheduled 'Invitation-Only' Service Tuesday ...
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Private Service Planned Tuesday For Fallen CFD, Supporters Asked To Line Route To Cemetery
An invitation-only service has been rescheduled for Tuesday at Blake-Lamb for fallen Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/family-fallen-chicago-firefight-holds-re-scheduled-invitation-only
1 day ago
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Concerts at the Castle Presents Folk Singer Songwriter Mark Dvorak April 11 7PM - Patch
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Concerts at the Castle Presents Folk Singer Songwriter Mark Dvorak April 11 7PM
One of your neighbors posted in Arts & Entertainment. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/concerts-castle-presents-folk-singer-songwriter-mark-dvorak-april-11
1 day ago
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Apr 5 | Easter Buffet | Beverly, IL Patch
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Local Event: Easter Buffet
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/calendar/event/20260405/c8896903-5abd-4f41-afa8-52c214da6614/easter-buffet
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D161 band teacher Elana Reid wins award
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D161 band teacher Elana Reid wins award - HF Chronicle
Elana Reid, the Parker Junior High band teacher, was awarded the #AboveAndBeyond honor at the District 161 board meeting March 23.
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2026/03/30/d161-band-teacher-elana-reid-wins-award/
2 days ago
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Alsip Firefighters Battle Dense Brush Fire, Billowing Smoke Seen For Miles - Patch
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Firefighters Battle '400 Yards Of Brush Fire'
An intense brush fire broke out Saturday Ave at 119th Street and Kostner Avenue.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/alsip-firefighters-battle-dense-brush-fire-billowing-smoke-seen-miles
2 days ago
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Alsip Firefighters Battle Dense Brush Fire, Billowing Smoke Seen For Miles - Patch
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Alsip Firefighters Battle Dense Brush Fire, Billowing Smoke Seen For Miles
An intense brush fire broke out Saturday Ave at 119th Street and Kostner Avenue.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/amp/33871549/alsip-firefighters-battle-dense-brush-fire-billowing-smoke-seen-for-miles
2 days ago
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Orland District 230 board member Mohammed Jaber, who championed Arabic language curriculum, resigns
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Orland District 230 board member Mohammed Jaber, who championed Arabic language curriculum, resigns
Orland High School District 230 board member Mohammed Jaber resigned, citing resistance to adding Arabic language to the curriculum.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/30/orland-district-230-mohammed-jaber-resigns/
2 days ago
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Argo threat notice was a false alarm
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Argo threat notice was a false alarm - Desplaines Valley News
Summit Police responded to Argo High School after the dispatch center received an automated call of an “active threat” at the school. It was a faalse alarm.
https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/03/30/argo-threat-notice-was-a-false-alarm/
2 days ago
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SXU to Host Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Hiring Fair
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SXU to Host Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Hiring Fair
SXU will host the Archdiocese of Chicago’s South Side Teacher Hiring Fair for Catholic schools.
https://www.sxu.edu/news/articles/2026/sxu-to-host-archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-hiring-fair.html
2 days ago
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Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin leads delegation of municipal leaders to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican
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Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin leads delegation of municipal leaders to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican
A delegation of Illinois mayors led by Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin was granted an audience with Pope Leo XIV Monday.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/30/matteson-mayor-delegation-pope-leo-vatican/
2 days ago
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District 230 board to seek new member after resignation | Orland Park, IL Patch
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District 230 board to seek new member after resignation
One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/orlandpark/district-230-board-seek-new-member-after-resignation-0
2 days ago
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Parker Junior High Advances 6 Teams to Illinois State National History Day Competition - Patch
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Parker Junior High Advances 6 Teams to Illinois State National History Day Competition
It's the highest number of teams advancing in the school's history, Flossmoor District 161 said.
https://patch.com/illinois/homewood-flossmoor/parker-junior-high-advances-6-teams-illinois-state-national-history-day
3 days ago
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Homewood board approves settlement in Wind Creek Casino property tax dispute
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Homewood board approves settlement in Wind Creek Casino property tax dispute - HF Chronicle
Homewood Village Board approved a settlement related to a property tax valuation dispute involving Wind Creek Casino at the March 24 meeting.Â
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2026/03/27/homewood-board-approves-settlement-in-wind-creek-casino-property-tax-dispute/
5 days ago
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens sportsbook - CDC Gaming Reports
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens sportsbook — CDC Gaming
Wind Creek Chicago Southland has officially opened the property’s sportsbook, powered by Kambi. Located on the casino floor, the offering provides guests with a new way to watch and wager on their favorite...
https://cdcgaming.com/brief/wind-creek-chicago-southland-opens-sportsbook/
6 days ago
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Midwest Musky Club Annual Fundraiser---Mega Raffle | Alsip, IL Patch
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Local Event: Midwest Musky Club Annual Fundraiser---Mega Raffle
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/calendar/event/20260402/82a94a77-4425-400f-bdac-66d1e15615ed/midwest-musky-club-annual-fundraiser-mega-raffle
6 days ago
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Tiffany Henyard's father shot, seriously injured
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Tiffany Henyard’s father shot, seriously injured
The 65-year-old father of former south suburban politician Tiffany Henyard was shot and critically injured in Chicago Wednesday evening. Henyard confirmed in a post to social media that her father,…
https://wgntv.com/dolton/tiffany-henyards-father-shot-seriously-injured/
6 days ago
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Funeral For Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman Postponed Friday As Wife Goes Into Labor - Patch
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CFD Firefighter Michael Altman's Funeral Postponed Friday As Wife Goes Into Labor
The funeral mass for a fallen Chicago firefighter, originally set for Friday, is postponed. Visitation will go on as planned Thursday.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/funeral-chicago-firefighter-michael-altman-postponed-friday-wife-goes
6 days ago
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Midwest Musky Club Annual Fundraiser---Mega Raffle | Beverly, IL Patch
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Local Event: Midwest Musky Club Annual Fundraiser---Mega Raffle
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/calendar/event/20260402/82a94a77-4425-400f-bdac-66d1e15615ed/midwest-musky-club-annual-fundraiser-mega-raffle
6 days ago
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Local Activists Southsiders For Peace, South Suburban Relentless Plan 'No Kings' Events
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Local Activists Southsiders For Peace, South Suburban Relentless Plan 'No Kings' Events
Southsiders for Peace and South Suburban Relentless will be joining the "No Kings" protests March 28 in Evergreen Park and Orland Park.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/southsiders-peace-south-suburban-relentless-gear-no-kings-protests
7 days ago
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Morgan Park High School Marching Band Aims To Raise $50000 For Travel, Program Expenses
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Morgan Park High School Marching Band Aims To Raise $50,000 For Travel, Program Expenses
"We don't want to have to pause or get stunted because of financial barriers," said parent Carmen Holiday.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/morgan-park-high-school-marching-band-aims-raise-50-000-travel-program
7 days ago
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Southsiders For Peace, South Suburban Relentless Gear Up For NO KINGS Protests, Saturday
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Southsiders For Peace, South Suburban Relentless Gear Up For NO KINGS Protests, Saturday
Southsiders for Peace and South Suburban Relentless will be joining the No Kings protests March 28 in Evergreen Park and Orland Park.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/amp/33851638/southsiders-for-peace-south-suburban-relentless-gear-up-for-no-kings-protests-saturday
7 days ago
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Manny's Deli, Offset BBQ, George's Deep Dish, & more delivered to you this week! - Patch
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Local Event: Manny's Deli, Offset BBQ, George's Deep Dish, & more delivered to you this week!
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/calendar/event/20260327/646a231d-ce3d-4a60-9f50-892fc3e5a2c7/mannys-deli-offset-bbq-george-s-deep-dish-more-delivered-to-you-this-week
7 days ago
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Easter Brunch at Fountain Hills Golf Club | Beverly, IL Patch
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Local Event: Easter Brunch at Fountain Hills Golf Club
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/calendar/event/20260405/515d3f77-1a4a-4fdf-bbf7-5779f04097e4/easter-brunch-at-fountain-hills-golf-club
7 days ago
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Tahman Bradley's Love Letter to Richton Park | Chicago's Very Own 2025 - YouTube
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Tahman Bradley's Love Letter to Richton Park | Chicago's Very Own 2025
Tahman Bradley grew up in Richton Park, his church was in Markham, his school was in Olympia Fields. He is a son of the Southland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTH3E1opTW4
7 days ago
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Morgan Park High School marching band aims to raise $50,000 for travel, program expenses
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Morgan Park High School marching band aims to raise $50,000 for travel, program expenses
Parents are stepping up, launching fundraising efforts to make sure those students don't miss out on the same opportunities as other bands.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/morgan-park-high-school-marching-band-fundraising/
7 days ago
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Easter Brunch at Fountain Hills Golf Club | Alsip, IL Patch
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Local Event: Easter Brunch at Fountain Hills Golf Club
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/calendar/event/20260405/515d3f77-1a4a-4fdf-bbf7-5779f04097e4/easter-brunch-at-fountain-hills-golf-club
7 days ago
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Hippity Hoppity To Alsip Park District's Egg-Cellent Egg Hunt, Breakfast With The Bunny - Patch
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Alsip Park District Hosts Egg Hunt, Breakfast With The Bunny
A free egg hunt is planned at Commissioners Park and breakfast with the bunny at Apollo Rec Center (RSVP required) Saturday, March 28.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/hippity-hoppity-alsip-park-districts-egg-cellent-egg-hunt-breakfast-bunny
8 days ago
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Manny's Deli, Offset BBQ, George's Deep Dish, & more delivered to you this week! - Patch
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Local Event: Manny's Deli, Offset BBQ, George's Deep Dish, & more delivered to you this week!
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/calendar/event/20260327/646a231d-ce3d-4a60-9f50-892fc3e5a2c7/mannys-deli-offset-bbq-george-s-deep-dish-more-delivered-to-you-this-week
8 days ago
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H-F students dream up spaces for teens, families
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H-F students dream up spaces for teens, families - HF Chronicle
Students in the Design Thinking and Collaborative Arts class at Homewood-Flossmoor High School reimagined vacant spaces around their towns.
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2026/03/24/h-f-students-dream-up-spaces-for-teens-families/
8 days ago
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District 161 board expects to make pre-K expansion decision in April
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District 161 board expects to make pre-K expansion decision in April - HF Chronicle
Flossmoor SD 161 school board members are trying to decide by April whether to approve $800,000 in spending for a new pre-K classroom.
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2026/03/24/district-161-board-expects-to-make-pre-k-expansion-decision-in-april/
8 days ago
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Lucky Rosie Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers - Patch
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Lucky Rosie Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers
Rosie Hiler, 7, of Alsip, found not one but two four-leaf clovers.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/lucky-7-year-old-alsip-girl-finds-not-one-two-four-leaf-clovers-first-day
8 days ago
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Lucky Rosie Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers - Patch
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Lucky 7-Year-Old Alsip Girl Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers On First Day Of Spring
Rosie Hiler, 7, of Alsip, found not one but two four-leaf clovers.
https://patch.com/illinois/alsip-crestwood/amp/33835590/lucky-7-year-old-alsip-girl-finds-not-one-but-two-four-leaf-clovers-on-first-day-of-spring
8 days ago
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Calumet City And Mayor Filed For TRO Against Attorney Odelson, et al-
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Calumet City And Mayor Filed For TRO Against Attorney Odelson, et al-
Calumet City, Ill. (ECWd) – From the Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, which is seeking to prohibit Odelson from inserting himself as the legal representative for the city wit…
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2026/03/calumet-city-and-mayor-filed-for-tro-against-attorney-odelson-et-al/
8 days ago
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School’s 100th recalls history of educator
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School’s 100th recalls history of educator
March is Women’s History Month, and the theme for 2026 set by the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”
https://www.beverlyreview.net/news/community_news/article_71f36c75-afea-4ae0-9e53-a65113f990af.html
8 days ago
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Celebration Of Life Planned For Dan Davis Thursday At 115 Bourbon Street | Beverly, IL Patch
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Life Of Dan Davis To Be Celebrated Thursday At 115 Bourbon Street
A celebration of life will be held for 59-year-old Dan Davis Thursday, March 26, at 115 Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park. RSVP required.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/celebration-life-planned-dan-davis-thursday-115-bourbon-street
9 days ago
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Accused Arsonist Said He Set Fire To A Mattress Because He Wanted To Die: Prosecutor
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Accused Arsonist Said He Set Fire To A Mattress Because He Wanted To Die: Prosecutor
Sheaves Slate, 27, said he set a mattress on fire in a blaze that killed a Chicago firefighter because he wanted to die, prosecutors said.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/accused-arsonist-dyed-his-hair-orange-black-then-checked-himself
9 days ago
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Accused Arsonist Said He Set Fire To A Mattress Because He Wanted To Die: Prosecutor
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Accused Arsonist Dyed His Hair Orange To Black, Then Checked Himself Into Hospital For Suicidal Ideations
Sheaves Slate, 27, said he set a mattress on fire in a blaze that killed a Chicago firefighter because he wanted to die, prosecutors said.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/amp/33835558/accused-arsonist-dyed-his-hair-orange-to-black-then-checked-himself-into-hospital-for-suicidal-ideat
9 days ago
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2021 Virtual Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses
One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/2021-virtual-convention-jehovahs-witnesses-nodx
10 days ago
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Neighbors Rally To Support Fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman's Family - Patch
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Neighbors Rally To Support Fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman's Family
Neighbors and businesses are coming to the aid of fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman's family, who died last week in the line of duty
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/south-side-takes-care-its-own-neighbors-rally-support-fallen-chicago
10 days ago
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Neighbors Rally To Support Fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman's Family - Patch
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South Side Takes Care Of Its Own: Neighbors Rally To Support Fallen Chicago Firefighters Family
Neighbors and businesses are coming to the aid of fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altmans family, who died last week in the line of duty
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/amp/33833052/south-side-takes-care-of-its-own-neighbors-rally-to-support-fallen-chicago-firefighters-family
10 days ago
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(ICYME) Video: Meet the people behind your paper - The Lansing Journal
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https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/21/icyme-video-meet-the-people-behind-your-paper/
11 days ago
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Roseland Hospital held healthy food giveaway for community members - CBS Chicago
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Roseland Hospital held healthy food giveaway for community members
The hospital served hundreds of residents during a community food giveaway. volunteers also gave away information on cooking healthy meals at home on a budget, and when access to nutritious food is a...
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/roseland-hospital-held-healthy-food-giveaway-for-community-members/
11 days ago
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District 130 custodian arrested, union protests wage theft charges
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District 130 custodian arrested, union protests wage theft charges
A custodian for Veterans Memorial Middle School in Blue Island was charged with misdemeanor wage theft, police said.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/21/union-protests-district-130-custodian-charges/
12 days ago
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27-year-old Man Charged With Murder In Arson Fire That Claimed Life Of Chicago Firefighter - Patch
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27-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged With Murder In Arson Fire That Claimed Life Of Firefighter
The man was picked up Wednesday on an active warrant for failure to appear in court on an unreleated case, Chicago police said.
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/27-year-old-man-charged-murder-arson-fire-claimed-life-chicago
12 days ago
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