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Wheaton man charged with arson after starting fire in Menards store: police
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — A suburban man is charged after starting a fire at a Menards location in Tinley Park last month, police said. According to Tinley Park police, 32-year-old Nathan Grant from Wheaton is charged with a felony of aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to multiple air conditioning unit filers in the store […]
Methodist Hospitals Wound Treatment Centers Receive Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award
Biannual award acknowledges exceptional success in satisfaction metrics. Methodist Hospitals is pleased to announce that its Wound Treatment Centers at the Northlake and Southlake campuses are recipients of RestorixHealth’s Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national patient satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time.
Watch: Thornton Township Board meeting 4/23/24
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 30, 2023) – The Thornton Township Board met on Tuesday, April 23 and heard two public comments, voted to approve bills, and heard from Finance Director Robert Hunt on the tentative budgets for the three township funds: General, General Assistance, and Road & Bridge. Supervisor...
South Shore Line announces nighttime busing between Hegewisch and East Chicago
On the South Shore Line, some nighttime trains are being replaced by buses between Hegewisch and East Chicago. Between now and Friday night, the busing will be in effect for the last three eastbound trains of the night: trains leaving Millennium Station after 9:00 p.m. Passengers will get off the...
Chicago area law office says Dolton hasn't paid for legal work
CHICAGO (CBS) – Lawyers who did work for the Village of Dolton withdrew from multiple cases after saying they haven't been paid.In a letter to embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and members of the Village Board, the Del Galdo Law Group said it plans to file motions to withdraw from the cases by next week. At least two cases involved police shootings.The law group claimed the board voted to stop paying legal bills and they won't work for free. The move comes as former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is investigating allegations that Henyard has misused taxpayer funds.Lightfoot will be tasked with...
Hope Gas remains in disagreement with owners of former Pleasants Power Station
BELMONT, W.Va. — The unnamed plant and pipeline company that Hope Gas has petitioned the Public Service Commission about have come forward,. The plant asked the PSC on Tuesday to dismiss the petition so that their project can move forward. On Wednesday, Hope asked the PSC to hold the case in abeyance so that it and the other parties can discuss the issue.
South Suburban College hosts its first Foundation Gala since the pandemic at the Odyssey Country Club
On April 27, South Suburban College (SSC) alumni, faculty members, and donors gathered at the beautiful Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, Illinois for the school’s annual Foundation Gala. This year’s event marked the series’ return from its pandemic-induced hiatus. The evening's theme was 'Hollywood Awards: A Black and White Affair – A Night of Dreams, Success, and Scholarships.' Attendees dressed in their red carpet best enjoyed a delicious dinner, a silent auction, live music, and dancing. Actor, poet, comedian, and native of the South Suburbs LaRoyce Hawkins was the night’s featured keynote speaker.
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