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Tinley Park Police Seeking Witnesses Of Battery After Concert

Anyone who witnessed the battery incident on Sept. 10 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is asked to call Tinley Park police.

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Holiday Lights Festival Coming To Tinley Park's Odyssey Fun World

We know, it's early to talk holiday lights. But tickets for this sparkly spectacle go on sale Oct. 3. Shows run Nov. 19 through Jan. 8.

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Emil Jones III Latest Politician Accused In Red-Light Camera Probe

Far South Side Democrat Emil Jones III gets hit with federal charges of bribery and perjury in expanding red-light camera scandal.


Up, Up & Another Way: Tinley A Drop Spot For Aircraft Simulation
Passengers have until Sept. 30 to book a ride on a helicopter, to give them an idea of a new type of commute aboard an electric aircraft.


Homewood Police Searching For Man Who Abandoned Dog At Park

Homewood Police are hoping someone might know the owner, or that they'll find a safe place for the pup to land.


Pritzker Calls For 2 IL State Senators To Resign Over Allegations

Sen. Emil Jones III and Sen. Michael Hastings face bribery and abuse allegations, respectively.


Chicago Paranormal Tours Visit Scariest Ghost 'Cold Spots'

Patch has rounded up an assortment of paranormal, ghost hunting and haunted history tours in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois.


2Sisters Frozen Custard To Close Up Shop After Nearly 20 Years

Lisa and Pat Callaghan will not renew their lease in Midlothian, but they're hoping someone will come in and pick up where they leave off.


Halloween 2022: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour O' Scary Yards

Patch is compiling its 2022 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.


Support U.S. Troops At Our Fallen Hero 5K Saturday In Mokena

The 9th annual run will benefit USO Illinois, which supports nearly 350,000 military members and their families in the state.


Tinley Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream Of Publishing Children's Book

Cheryl Host always had a love for writing, but her professional pursuits pulled her in other directions—until now.


Grey's Social Kitchen Brings Fresh Look, New Take To Oak Forest

Grey's Social Bar and Kitchen has opened in the former Kingsberry Waffle House location, 5420 W. 159th St.


Homewood Fire Department Mourns Death Of Former Chief

Retired fire chief Raymond Presnak died Sunday, Sept. 18. Presnak served Homewood for more than 30 years.


Mokena VFW Ready To Fire Up The Grill For BBQ Bonanza

Members of the Mokena VFW Post 725 and Post 725 Auxiliary will be grilling up steak and chicken to help benefit the Manteno Veterans' Home.


Manhattan PD Gets 2 New Officers, Another Moves To Detective

The new officers were sworn in during Tuesday's Manhattan Village Board of Trustees meeting.


South Suburban Death Notices, Week of September 19

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.


NAWS Pet Of The Week: Bella

Bella is a 2-year-old female terrier.

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