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Alcohol suspected in fiery wrong-way crash on I-80 that killed 4

Chicago Breaking News

Alcohol is suspected in a fiery collision that killed four men when a wrong-way driver smashed head-on into another car on Interstate 80 near south suburban Hazel Crest, authorities said. »

Court Watch: Chicago Men Plead Guilty to Robbing Dead Man's Home

Homewood-Flossmoor Patch

The Southland's major criminal and civil cases heard in Cook County and Will County courts this week. Cook County Prosecutors Now Say Defendant in DUI Death Case Did Not Violate Bond Terms OAK FOREST — The defense attorney for Nicholas Sord of Orland P... »

Woman dies on 110th birthday

Chicago SunTimesNews

The celebration for Jane Ising’s 110th birthday was all set. Her son and his wife were coming from Homewood to the Applewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Matteson, where monthly parties are held for residents turning another year older. Mrs. Is... »

Blooms Rises Back to Top of the Boys Basketball Heap

Homewood-Flossmoor Patch

1. Bloom (18-3): Johnny and Henry. Mr. D, meet Mr. O. Johnny Griffin’s offense and Henry Hicks’s defense were highlighted in Bloom Township’s 77-27 victory over Kankakee. The Trojans play host to Rich East at 6:30 tonight. Donald Moore scored 18 points... »

Saint Xavier University and Moraine Valley Sign Degree Agreement

Homewood-Flossmoor Patch Announcements

Moraine Valley Community College and Saint Xavier University (SXU) recently signed a 2 + 2 articulation agreement that allows Moraine Valley students a seamless path to earn their four-year degree at SXU upon completing their associate degree at Morain... »

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Rutherford's cash dash hits DuPage, Will and Southern Cook County

Illinois Review Political Analysis

Does the State Have Your Money? SPRINGFIELD – Jan. 10, 2012 – Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is encouraging DuPage, Will and Southern Cook County residents to attend one of his four Cash Dash events in the area Jan. 17... »

Early returns on Class of 2011

City/Suburban Hoops Report

By Joe Henricksen The Class of 2011 produced one of the higher number of Division I recruits we've seen in recent years and a dozen-plus high-major players, highlighted by the nation's top-ranked prospect in Anthony Davis of Perspectives. While the... »

Phillips expected back for Hillcrest this week

From The Back Row

Both Trinity and Hillcrest were shorthanded Saturday when the teams meet in Country Club Hills. But Hillcrest's loss was a little bigger than Trinity's. The Hawks were still without 6-foot-2 center Jahmia Phillips, who has been out with a concussion.... »

Hinsdale South homecoming

Heard In The Hallways

In the inaugural Hinsdale South Holiday tournament, a pair of Hinsdale South graduates were tabbed to work the tournament championship game Dec. 30. George Kasper (left) of Bolingbrook and Tom Warrick of Bartlett were assigned the game months ago... »

Will closing boost brand's profile?

Chicago Argus

The Calumet Meat Co. for decades operated grocery stores that appealed to the African-American portion of Chicago – so much so that the “Moo & Oink” brand is an icon to that third of the city.But it also means that it was a complete unknown to the rest... »