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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Flour Sickens 2 Illinoisans: CDC
Illinois is the only state with more than one case of the illness, which has infected 12 people in 11 states after they consumed raw flour.
Investors Betting On Richton Park Racino Hope To Get To Starting Gate
The Greenway Investment Group wants to bring a $300 million south suburban horse racing track and casino to an 80-acre plot near I-57.
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Manhattan Teen Gifted New Boots By Firefighters Who Saved Him In Crash
Brenden Wetzel was devastated when first responders had to cut off his favorite cowboy boots. New Lenox firefighters did something about it.
Multi-Sport Complex, Fieldhouse Coming To New Lenox: Mayor
The complex is envisioned for 100 acres near Silver Cross Hospital. Planning will begin this year, with play hoped to begin in 2025.
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'Part Of Who I Am': New Lenox Woman's Passion A Sweet Treat For Many
Rocky Van Allen found herself struggling after the birth of her second child. Her passion saved her—and hits the spot with sweet tooths.
Most Illinois Patch Readers Oppose Lowering Drinking Age To 18
With more than 4,000 respondents to a Patch poll, 86.2 percent disagreed with a Republican-sponsored bill to change state law.
Illinois PTA Investigating Allegations Against Mokena PTA President
A complaint filed with the state alleges that Samantha Tunney, a candidate for school board, named her own successor for PTA president.
NL Township Supervisor 'Unable To Stand,' Arrested For DUI: Sheriff
New Lenox Township Supervisor Donald Wennlund was arrested and charged with DUI in Homer Glen on March 6.
OMGPD
'Handyman' Defrauds Older Resident, Steals $25K In Checks: Police
Roof Repair 'Subcontractor' Tries To Scam Police Commissioner
166 Citations Issued During OLPD's St. Patrick's Day Traffic Detail
Thief Returns To Homewood Jewel For Second Attempt
READING LIST
Worth A Look
Worth Township Summer Camp Offers Plenty of Activities For Kids 5-12
Chicago White Sox Offer 2 Summer Youth Baseball Camps In Oak Lawn
Retirees, Suburban Officers Beckoned To Rejoin Chicago Police Ranks
33 Illinois Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New List
Let’s Make Some Beer
Lightning Strike Starts Fire In Orland Park Attic: Orland FPD
Kids Garage Sale Planned April 22 In Frankfort
Shoe Drive Planned At Three Stories Books In Lemont
Providence Students Earn First Place Medals At Music Competition
CITGO Lemont's Annual MDA Shamrock Bowl Raises $144K
Providence Sophomore Wins August Wilson New Voices Regionals
Lemont Police Testing Body-Worn Cameras
Oak Forest Police To Test Audio System For Detecting Gunshots
Private Funding To Be Used For Cleanup Of Vacant Land: Park District
New Lenox Loyalty Day Parade Set For May 7
Flossmoor Advances In 'Strongest Town' Contest, Takes On NY Town
Queen of Martyrs School Hosts 'Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
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