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Alsip Park District Hiring Day Camp Counselors For Summer 2026 - Patch
Alsip Park District Hiring Day Camp Counselors For Summer 2026
The Alsip Park District is taking applications for 2026 summer day camp counselors, group leaders and inclusion aides.
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Alsip Park District Hiring Day Camp Counselors For Summer 2026 - Patch
Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary
Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary
Mt. Greenwood resident Joseph 'Joey' Ruzevich claims "unprecedented momentum" in the Illinois 6th Congressional District democratic primary.
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday | Beverly, IL Patch
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday
One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday | Beverly, IL Patch
Marist Students Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy With Service Projects | Beverly, IL Patch
Marist High School Students Complete 500 Hours Of Community Service Honoring MLK Legacy
Marist High School students completed more than 500 hours of volunteer service for local organizations through campus ministry.
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Marist Students Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy With Service Projects | Beverly, IL Patch
Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary
Ruzevich Banking On Disenchantment With Democratic Establishment To Beat Casten In IL06 Democratic Primary
Mt. Greenwood resident Joseph Joey Ruzevich claims unprecedented momentum in the Illinois 6th Congressional District democratic primary.
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Ruzevich Banks On Disenchantment With Democratic Party To Beat Casten In IL-06 Dem Primary
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday | Alsip, IL Patch
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday
One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday | Alsip, IL Patch
Homewood-Flossmoor High School goes on hard lockdown after gun reported on campus
Homewood-Flossmoor High School goes on hard lockdown after gun reported on campus
The firearm found Friday at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was taken by police and an individual was taken into custody.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School goes on hard lockdown after gun reported on campus
Power outage forces H-F High closure
Power outage forces H-F High closure - HF Chronicle
Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be back in session Friday after being closed Thursday, Jan. 15, due to a power outage.
www.hfchronicle.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Power outage forces H-F High closure
Governors State launches app for university media distribution - HF Chronicle
Governors State launches app for university media distribution - HF Chronicle
Beginning Jan. 16, viewers can tune in to watch Governors State University events, including sports and commencement, via a new app.
www.hfchronicle.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Governors State launches app for university media distribution - HF Chronicle
Triple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded, In Morgan Park | Beverly, IL Patch
1 Dead, 2 Wounded In Morgan Park Shooting
The three men were discovered with gunshot wounds near 110th Street and Longwood Avenue.
patch.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Triple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded, In Morgan Park | Beverly, IL Patch
'The Mountaintop' Explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Night Alive At Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center Celebrates MLK's Legacy With Staging Of 'The Mountaintop'
BAC will honor Martin Luther King Jr's legacy with four performances of Katori Hall's powerful 2009 drama Jan. 15 to Jan. 18.
patch.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 AM
'The Mountaintop' Explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Night Alive At Beverly Arts Center
The Mountaintop Explores Martin Luther King Jr.s Last Night Alive At Beverly Arts Center
The Mountaintop Explores Martin Luther King Jr.s Last Night Alive At Beverly Arts Center
BAC will honor Martin Luther King Jrs legacy with four performances of Katori Halls powerful 2009 drama Jan. 15 to Jan. 18.
patch.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The Mountaintop Explores Martin Luther King Jr.s Last Night Alive At Beverly Arts Center
Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea postponed –
Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea postponed –
Chicago, Ill. (ECWd) – Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea on his federal bankruptcy fraud charges postponed until March 4, 2026. This is the fourth or fifth time…
edgarcountywatchdogs.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Former Dolton Administrator Keith Freeman’s change of plea postponed –
'Mini & Me Mornings' Offers Joyful Learning For Toddlers At Morgan Park Academy - Patch
Morgan Park Academy Launches 'Mini & Me' Early Childhood Program Just For Toddlers
Morgan Park Academy launches a new, weekly early childhood program for littles ages 18 months to 3 years and caregivers starting Jan. 26.
patch.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
'Mini & Me Mornings' Offers Joyful Learning For Toddlers At Morgan Park Academy - Patch
Matteson District 159 removes vice president, keeps him on school board amid community concerns
Matteson District 159 removes vice president, keeps him on school board amid community concerns
The Matteson Elementary School District 159 school board voted Tuesday night to remove Carl Scott Sr. from his role as vice president while allowing him to remain on the board.
www.fox32chicago.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Matteson District 159 removes vice president, keeps him on school board amid community concerns
Helen Keller Elementary in Tinley Park undergoing $3.6 million renovation
Helen Keller Elementary in Tinley Park undergoing $3.6 million renovation
Helen Keller Elementary School in Tinley Park will add eight classrooms as part of a $3.6 million renovation project.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Helen Keller Elementary in Tinley Park undergoing $3.6 million renovation
Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills Marks 100th Anniversary Year - Patch patch.com/illinois/bev...
Local Event: Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills Marks 100th Anniversary Year
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills Marks 100th Anniversary Year - Patch patch.com/illinois/bev...
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice | Beverly, IL Patch
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice
The Southsiders for Peace will be staging a rally for peace and justice at 103rd Street and Western Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 17.
patch.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice | Beverly, IL Patch
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice | Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL Patch
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice
The Southsiders for Peace will be staging a rally for peace and justice at 103rd Street and Western Avenue, Saturday, Jan. 17.
patch.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Southsiders Plan Rally Saturday For Peace And Justice | Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL Patch
OSD135 Launches New High Honor: Community Leaders in Action Award | Orland Park, IL Patch
OSD135 Launches New High Honor: Community Leaders in Action Award
One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:17 AM
OSD135 Launches New High Honor: Community Leaders in Action Award | Orland Park, IL Patch
Conversations: Will Davis
Conversations: Will Davis
Conversations with the Chronicle. On Dec. 10, 2025, we talked with state Rep. Will Davis, who represents Illinois' 30th District. Topics included transit and...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Conversations: Will Davis
Andrew HS New Assistant Principal
Andrew HS New Assistant Principal - SW Messenger Press
The Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education approved Doug Bozych as Victor J. Andrew High School’s new Assistant Principal of Activities. He will move from his current position as Division...
www.southwestmessengerpress.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Andrew HS New Assistant Principal
Transcend pours $53M into purchase, rehab of “Sausage King of Chicago’s” dilapidated South Side apartments
Transcend pours $53M into purchase, rehab of “Sausage King of Chicago’s” dilapidated South Side apartments
Transcend Development bought Indian Trails Apartments in West Pullman on the South Side from Sausage King of Chicago with City Council approval.
therealdeal.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Transcend pours $53M into purchase, rehab of “Sausage King of Chicago’s” dilapidated South Side apartments
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued over credit card debt
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued over credit card debt
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot was served at her Chicago home in October with a lawsuit from JPMorgan Chase Bank for allegedly failing to pay about $11,078 in bills.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued over credit card debt