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143rd Street widening hits roadblock in action over vote to stop project The 143rd Street widening expansion project has hit a snag in the Homer Glen area.
PHOTOS: Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters Buddy's Helpers, a Chicago-based nonprofit that engages young athletes to make a difference in the community, brought scooters to more than 1…
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Cleanup work marks beginning of effort to turn former mental health center site into Tinley recreation hub A very warm and sunny February day greeted those assembled at the Tinley Park Mental Health Center property. Officials took that as a good sign.
St. Michael cheerleaders pick up another state title The St. Michael School cheerleading squad has won another championship at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association state meet, its 20th …
L-W East, L-W Central, Sandburg, Providence girls take regional titles in basketball It was a year of growing, and maybe some groaning, for many of the area basketball programs.
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