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1 Shot, Suspect Flees | Beloved Bar Demolished | Q of Hearts At $358K
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Smokey Robinson will be the first act in the Village's newly named Summer Concert Series. New Lenox residents can purchase tickets soon.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Homewood-Flossmoor, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Tinley Park, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in New Lenox, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Mokena, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Frankfort, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Oak Forest, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Tinley Park, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Orland Park, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
The shooting happened Tuesday in the 15000 block of Parkside Avenue, police said.
Demolition of the 171-year-old building took place Wednesday, with little remaining other than memories and debris.
Applications must be in by April 30. There are a limited number of positions available.
Residents are invited to attend the kick-off, open house meeting on Monday, April 1.
The museum is closed for repairs until further notice, staff said.
Evelyn May Curran, 64, died March 25 surrounded by her family.
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The investigation into the March 20 fatal shooting of Michellea Williams, 28, of Chicago, is "still very active," Orland Police said.
The Orland Park Planned Parenthood location at 144th and LaGrange Road saw 3,000 patients last year, and that's expected to increase.