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The incident happened Wednesday around 10 p.m. at the crossing at Gougar Road and Route 30 in New Lenox, Metra said.
The attorney balked at his 18-year-old client being called "an adult man" and said video from the venue refutes claims made in the lawsuit.
The puppies and two adult dogs appeared to have been left at the home when their owner moved, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
Local veterans on Monday issued a call for public support as unclaimed Army veteran Harry Levin was laid to rest. They showed up.
The business owners were denied renewal of an incentive aimed at helping areas facing "severe economic stagnation."
The couple earns funds per total pounds donated, which will go toward their adoption effort. They're at Gost Coffee May 23 to accept shoes.
OLCHS athletic director Jeremey Cryan and the athletic department honored Gerny with a commemorative ball to acknowledge the milestone.
Northwest Elementary School fifth-grade math teacher Shavon Brewer was surprised with a 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on May 25 at Breidert Green.
The agreement is for three Flock cameras along Laraway Road.
Fireworks displays will be held at 9:30 p.m. on July 3 in Romeoville.
The replacement of the final 60 lead water service lines in the City is well ahead of the federal deadline of 2037.
Current and prospective students have until May 31 to apply for over 300 scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year at Moraine Valley.
The names will be read aloud during the Village's Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25.
Opening date for Orland Park's pool and aquatic center is Saturday, May 23.
Organizers hope at least 21 individuals will sign up to donate at the June 16 event.
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