Flood relief on the way

Submitted photo Burbank Mayor Dan Foy speaks at the podium during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for the expansion of the Melvina Ditch Reservoir at the site at 6500 W. 87th St. in Burbank. Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and Stickney Township Supervisor Lou Viverito are standing directly behind him.   The Melvina Ditch Reservoir expansion…

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St. Laurence raises $8,000 for police commander’s family

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St. Laurence High School in Burbank raised over $8,000 by selling special St. Patrick’s Day shirts, with proceeds going to the Paul Bauer Memorial Fund, which benefits the family of fallen Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer, who tragically lost his life on Feb. 13. “For years, our school has served countless police and firefighter families,…

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Police Reports for Feb. 16

Shot and killed over custody of infant A 21-year-old South Side man was shot and killed during an argument with another man in an apartment in the 7300 block of South Bell at 12:08 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Demond Larry, of the 8100 block of South State, was shot in the chest during an argument…

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PetSmart suspends adoption program with Animal Welfare League

  Photo by Dermot Connolly Pet stores have suspended adoption programs they have had with the Animal Welfare League at 10305 Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge, following an outbreak of dog flu and accusations of mistreatment of animals. Allegations of poor treatment of animals, and an outbreak of dog flu at the Animal Welfare League…

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Pressure intensifies for Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge

Photo by Dermot Connolly Pet stores have suspended adoption programs they have had with the Animal Welfare League at 10305 Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge, following an outbreak of dog flu and accusations of mistreatment of animals. Allegations of poor treatment of animals, and an outbreak of dog flu at the Animal Welfare League at…

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ALERT: SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 9

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Most, but not all, schools in our area have already cancelled classes for tomorrow in advance of the storm coming our way. CLOSED Summit District 104 all schools Willow Springs District 108 Indian Springs District 109 all schoolsÊ Burbank District 111 all schoolsÊ Oak Lawn District 123 all schools Stickney Township District 110Ê Lyons District…

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ALERT: SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 9

2 8 2018 6 42 20 PM 10164696

Most, but not all, schools in our area have already cancelled classes for tomorrow in advance of the storm coming our way. CLOSED Summit District 104 all schools Willow Springs District 108 Indian Springs District 109 all schoolsÊ Burbank District 111 all schoolsÊ Oak Lawn District 123 all schools Stickney Township District 110Ê Lyons District…

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St. Laurence may go fully coed

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St. Laurence High School has announced that it is considering taking what would be the final step to becoming fully coed. It is gauging interest from families who have daughters who will be sophomores during the 2018-19 school year for potential admission into the school. The decision comes after receiving interest from parents with daughters…

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Mayors back Lipinski, special interest groups favor Newman

                Lipinski The Democratic primary fight in the 3rd Congressional district between conservative incumbent Dan Lipinski and liberal challenger Marie Newman has become a war of endorsements that reflect their ideology. Lipinski is regarded as one of the most conservative House Democrats and is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition of…

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30 mayors support Lipinski in primary

                 Lipinski The Democratic primary fight in the 3rd Congressional district between conservative incumbent Dan Lipinski and liberal challenger Marie Newman has become a war of endorsements that reflect their ideology. Lipinski is regarded as one of the most conservative House Democrats and is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition of conservative Democrats.…

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