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Drivers roll out on Dixie Highway
In Chicago, Michigan Avenue follows the route of the original highway, while in Blue Island, it's Western Avenue that hews to the road's path.
Three framed pictures of Lisbet Temple's husband riding magnificent horses adorn a former chicken coop on the couple's 160-acre farm near Beecher.
Children participate inj a team-building activity during Vacation Bible School last year at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park.
Crowd Pleasers for June 14, 2013
Events include Driving the Dixie in several suburbs, Throttle Fest Chicago at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, and Pro Championship Wrestling's Dream Night XII in Midlothian.
Get Up and Go! for June 13, 2013
GOLF OUTING: Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will host its third annual golf outing at the Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 E. Richton Road, Crete.
What's Going On for June 13, 2013
The South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights is one of 50 shelters in the Purina Cat Chow "50 Years.
Police stun gun caused death of man in suburban Chicago, report says
THORNTON, Ill. - A northwest Indiana man died on Sunday after authorities found him running naked in the street in south suburban Thornton, and shocked him with a stun gun, CBS Chicago reported.
CountyCare Enrollment Fairs: Cook County residents who are uninsured or under-insured may be eligible to receive no-cost health insurance through CountyCare.
Man Dies After Being Shocked With Stun Gun In South Suburbs
An Indiana man died on Sunday after he was shocked by a stun gun by authorities in south suburban Thornton, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Chicago activist voices frustration with pastors' efforts against gay marriage
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Family celebrates life of Chicago Heights woman murdered in 2010
Mimi Bradley Benton looks at the area in the Thronwood Apartments parking lot where her sister Toya Bradley and her boy friend Oshay Wells were murdered back in 2011 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Blue Jays pick LHP Daniel Lietz #145
The Blue Jays selected 19-year-old left handed pitcher Daniel Lietz with the #145 pick out of Heartland Community College in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Get Up and Go! for June 7, 2013
If you're looking for events worth getting out of the house for, then Get Up and Go! has you covered Mondays-Fridays.
Gig of the Week: Main Street Nights
"We have great entertainment, and organizations come out and either vend or share information about what they're about.
Crowd Pleasers for June 7, 2013
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, 974-5500: "Gallery 2013 Juried Community Art Exhibition" will be exhibited to July 31. A reception and awards ceremony will take place from 2-4 p.m. June 1. 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, 709-3636: "Sapphire and Crystals" will be exhibited to July 10. The show features work by 13 artists from the Chicago ... (more)
St. James health system seeks investor
St. James' hospitals and health centers in Chicago Heights, Olympia Fields and surrounding communities needs a buyer or investor, officials with Franciscan Alliance Inc., operator of the centers, announced this morning.
Crowd Pleasers for May 31, 2013
27, 2015. 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, 974-5500: "Gallery 2013 Juried Community Art Exhibition" will be exhibited to July 31.
Messing with Your Rides, May 29
May 20: The rear passenger side window of a 1990 Plymouth van was shattered in the 300 block of North Coolidge Street, according to a report.