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Flossmoor Announces Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2026

January 5, 2026 0

The Village Of Flossmoor officially announced their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for 2026 which is set for January 19th. The…

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Three Charged In Killing Of South Holland Teen

December 15, 2025 0

On August 2nd, Davell Holden was killed in the 160 block of Drexel Avenue. Javan Moore, 21, and Demon Smith, 20, have now been charged…

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Pope Leo’s Childhood Home In Dolton Designated Historic Landmark

December 4, 2025 0

Dolton officials have designated Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home as an Official Historical Landmark. The village closed on the purchase of the home four months…

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3 killed, 5 injured in crashes in Calumet Park on I-57

December 4, 2025 0

In two vehicle crashes, 3 people have been killed and 5 injured. The accidents occurred on I-57 in Calumet Park just south of 120th street…

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On Wednesday, a CSX train hit a vehicle in Blue Island leaving 1 dead and 1 critically injured.

November 27, 2025 0

Just before 7:15 p.m., a CSX train hit a vehicle near Broadway Street in Blue Island according to authorities. Emergency responders arrived on scene and…

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Former Dolton Police Chief Lewis Lacy Pleads Guilty To Bankruptcy Fraud

November 24, 2025 0

Former Dolton Police Chief Lewis Lacey pled guilty to personal bankruptcy fraud in court on Friday. The charges stem from lying about his income during…

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Customs and Border Patrol Defends Use Of Tear Gas

October 10, 2025 0

Last week, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis ordered agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol to wear body cameras and have…

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Federal Government Shut Down Impacts In Illinois

October 2, 2025 0

Wednesday marked the first day of the federal government shut down due to an impasse regarding continuing funding for health care. Trump’s July spending bill…

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Police Fire Shots At Armed Suspect In Calumet City

September 10, 2025 0

One man is in custody and another is on the run after a shooting led to officers firing shots in south suburban Calumet City, Illinois,…

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3 People Shot At Dolton Balloon Release

September 10, 2025 0

In the 15100 block of Cornell Avenue, 3 people were shot just before a balloon release was about to take place. Witnesses reported the gunman…

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