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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:41 am

Chicago Heights News

Local news for Chicago Heights, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

Poker run offers good time

Last year's Danville Firefighters Local 429 poker run helped expand optical services for local youth and spread the word about Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center and Healthcare Network.

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Related Topix: Danville, IL, Ridge Farm, IL

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Woman charged with fatal house arson

A 20-year-old Lynwood woman has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of arson in connection with a Sauk Village house fire that left her alleged partner in an insurance scam dead, police said ...

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Related Topix: Lynwood, IL, Sauk Village, IL, Cook County, IL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Chicago Business

Russian suitor wins Esmark

U.S. steel company Esmark says it will be acquired by OAO Severstal for about $1.25 billion, including debt.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Courier-News

Need for donated pet food rising

Old Mother Hubbard's dog has lots of company these days. And that growl you hear? That's not necessarily the dog.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Chicago.indymedia.org

'Young woman beaten and drugged by Chicago Heights officers'

Announcement :: Crime & Police "Young woman beaten and drugged by Chicago Heights officers" Octavia Mc Clendon a resident in Chicago Heights were beaten, dragged and drugged by Chicago Heights Police officers ...

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Beacon News

Tornadoes rip through Chicago area counties

Tornadoes tore through Cook, Lake and Will counties Saturday evening, damaging houses and overturning vehicles.

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Related Topix: Energy, Chicago Metro, Illinois, South Wilmington, IL

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Marywood Herald

Learn Chicago area history

Interest in local history has never been stronger. The Chicago area is blessed with a wonderful variety of neighborhoods, ethnic groups, landmarks, monuments, local attractions and entertainment venues whose ...

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Little Italy (Chicago, IL), Chicago, IL, Franklin Park, IL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

In Tornadoes' Wake, ComEd Works Around the Clock to Restore Outages

In the wake of a series of devastating tornadoes that overturned cars, destroyed homes and buildings, and severely damaged power lines, ComEd is working to restore power outages affecting 13,000 customers in ...

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Related Topix: Park Forest, IL, Monee, IL, Weather, University Park, IL

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Cbs2chicago.com

Tornado Reported in South Suburbs

A tornado has been reported Saturday night in south suburban Monee. At 6:04 p.m., a "large tornado" touched the ground just southwest of Monee and is moving northeast at 26 miles per hour, according to the ...

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Related Topix: Monee, IL, Weather, Park Forest, IL, Richton Park, IL, Cook County, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Times

Glenwood meets its new police chief

Chicago Heights police Capt. Brian Smith will become the village's newest police chief, officials announced Monday.

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Daily Southtown News

Sauk Village man faces felony dog fighting charges

Several dogs seized during a dog fighting bust in Lynwood are being evaluated for possible adoption at shelters in Chicago Ridge and Chicago Heights, police said today.

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Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Indianapolis Star

Man with assault rifle fired 60 rounds, cops say

Lake Village Police say a man fired about 60 rounds from an assault rifle before he was arrested at a Northwest Indiana home where officers had gone to investigate a break-in. Newton County Sheriff Don ...

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Related Topix: South Chicago Heights, IL

Thu May 29, 2008

Daily Southtown Business

Mama Mary's to close Saturday

Mama Mary's Restaurant, a family-owned, old-world style Italian eatery in Chicago Heights, will serve its last linguine with clams, bowtie alfredo and pizza Saturday.

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Thu May 22, 2008

www.southtownstar.com | 88 Fingers Louie

'You can't get rid of us'

Teaching at Bloom High School has been the Neubauer family business for three generations.

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Related Topix: Monee, IL, Steger, IL, South Chicago Heights, IL, Family, Kids

Wed May 21, 2008

www.chicagotribune.com | 88 Fingers Louie

Oil prices pass $134 on supply concerns

Oil futures rose to an all-time high near $121 a barrel Tuesday with new concerns about a threat to supply and a weaker dollar.

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Related Topix: Business News

articles.moneycentral.msn.com | 88 Fingers Louie

What if gas cost $10 a gallon? - MSN Money

Editor's note: This is one in an occasional series of financial what-ifs. In four years, U.S. gas prices have doubled to more than $3.70 a gallon, and crude oil has tripled to around $125 a barrel.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Explorer, Honda, Honda Civic, US Travel, Travel

Tue May 20, 2008

www.chicagotribune.com | 88 Fingers Louie

Prairie State College picks new president

The Prairie State College Board of Trustees has selected an Ohio man who has worked in the United Arab Emirates as new president of the Chicago Heights college.

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Related Topix: United Arab Emirates, Middle East, World News

Wed May 14, 2008

NBC Channel 5

Teen Fatally Shot Near South Suburban Home

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot within a block of his south suburban home Saturday night, Chicago Heights police said. via NBC Channel 5

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Related Topix: Olympia Fields, IL, Cook County, IL

Sun May 04, 2008

El Paso Times

Illinois man designs beer can coffin

“I actually fit, because I got in here”

Glenwood village administrator Bill Bramanti's favorite beer is Pabst Blue Ribbon. via El Paso Times

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, South Chicago Heights, IL

Sat May 03, 2008

Chicago Tribune

The Tender Trap

The Tender Trap use to be a spot for singles, but it has developed a more family-friendly atmosphere. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Homewood, IL, Elgin, IL, Chicago Metro, Chicago, IL

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