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Is Franchise the Right Business for You?

It's a common scenario: Someone walks into a chain restaurant, loves the food and ambiance and suddenly thinks, "I should own one of these." It's tempting to pick a franchise based on personal experiences or ...

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Fri Sep 05, 2008

The SouthtownStar

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The county's vital records office will open Tuesday in a new location in the lower level of the Daley Center in Chicago.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Cook County, IL, Chicago, IL

Wed Sep 03, 2008

The SouthtownStar

Resident could face felony abuse charges

A South Holland man is facing 30 counts of cruel treatment to animals after 30 dogs were removed last weekend from a house in Homewood.

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Related Topix: South Holland, IL, Steger, IL, University Park, IL, Cook County, IL, Chicago Heights, IL

The SouthtownStar

26 years later, murder victim's family finds justice

After 26 years of waiting for their mother's brutal killer to face justice, the Kessler family had all but given up.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Chicago, IL

Tue Sep 02, 2008

NBC Channel 5

'Back Yard Breeder' Charged In Homewood Pet Seizure

A South Holland man was charged Monday with 30 counts of cruel treatment to animals after 30 dogs were removed Saturday from a house in south suburban Homewood .

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Related Topix: South Holland, IL, Cook County, IL, Steger, IL, Chicago Heights, IL

Sun Aug 31, 2008

WMAQ-TV

Dozens Of Dogs Rescued From Homewood Home

More than three dozen dogs have been rescued from a house in suburban Homewood. Cook County sheriff's deputies carried out some of the dogs from a house on 187th Street.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL

Sat Aug 30, 2008

Quad-City Times

Police seize 30 neglected dogs in suburban Chicago

HOMEWOOD, Ill. - Authorities say 30 severely neglected dogs have been seized by police from a home in the south Chicago suburb of Homewood.

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NBC Channel 5

Dozens Of Dogs Rescued From Homewood Home

More than three dozen dogs have been rescued from a house in suburban Homewood .

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL

Thu Aug 28, 2008

The SouthtownStar

Oak Park Center gets first OK from Tinley

A shuttered Tinley Park auto supply store minutes away from the Metra train station is getting a massive face-lift. Developer Tom Panos aims to convert the former P&R Auto Supply, at the southeast corner of ...

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Related Topix: Oak Park, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Cook County, IL

Sat Aug 23, 2008

Mokena Messenger

Chicago Fireworks for Kids Foundation Grants Local Wish

When the Major League Soccer Chicago Fire take the field each game, they are playing for more than a title; their work and play also benefit local children and families affected by cancer.

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Related Topix: Mokena, IL

Thu Aug 21, 2008

NBC 5

Fired Pastor Becomes Controversial Hire At nearby Church

When the Rev. George Thomas was booted from a south suburban church last year for allegedly diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars for personal use, the last place the congregation expected to see him next ...

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Related Topix: Orland Hills, IL, Cook County, IL

Wed Aug 20, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Controversial pastor lands job at Orland Hills church

When the Rev. George Thomas was booted from a Homewood church late last year amid allegations he misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars, the last place the congregation expected to see him next was at ...

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Related Topix: Orland Hills, IL, Cook County, IL, Sports

Herald News

Bus drivers' 'sickout' rankles riders '

If south suburban Pace drivers were looking for support by staging a sickout Monday, they weren't going to find it in Chicago Heights.

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Related Topix: Park Forest, IL, Chicago Heights, IL, Riverdale, IL, Matteson, IL, Markham, IL

Thu Aug 14, 2008

The SouthtownStar

Tinley wants to get rid of sick ash trees

To prevent the emerald ash borer beetle from invading Tinley Park, village leaders want to remove diseased ash trees and plant different varieties in vacant spaces throughout town.

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Related Topix: Markham, IL, Hazel Crest, IL, Country Club Hills, IL

Tue Aug 12, 2008

The SouthtownStar

H-F Park District has hopes for mini-Sox park

Few of those who play the game of baseball haven't fantasized about playing in the major leagues one day.

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Related Topix: Flossmoor, IL, Carol Stream, IL, Schaumburg, IL

Sun Aug 10, 2008

The SouthtownStar

No valets needed for these diners

An event that combines biking and checking out local restaurants is gathering steam in the Southland.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro

Sun Aug 03, 2008

Herald News

Area man's death investigated

Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan and the Minooka police department are investigating the death of Ryan J. Martinez, 26, of Sunflower Court.

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Related Topix: Grundy County, IL, Minooka, IL, Plainfield, IL, Drugs, Mokena, IL

Wed Jul 30, 2008

cbs2chicago.com

Cops Say Nightclub Victim Shot By Bouncer

Chicago Heights police say they don't expect to file charges in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man early Sunday during a brawl outside a nightclub.

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Related Topix: Hazel Crest, IL, Chicago Heights, IL, Violent Crime, Oak Lawn, IL

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

A sandwich they can't refuse

At Country House Restaurant in Alsip, owner Paul Boundas has been settling family business, amicably, since 1995 when he became manager.

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Related Topix: Alsip, IL, Autos

Thu Jun 19, 2008

TristateHomepage.com

Leg Found Sticking Out Of Cemetery Ground

Human Leg Found Sticking Out Of Cemetery Ground -- A visitor to a cemetery in Homewood, Illinois made a grisly discovery Sunday afternoon -- a human leg on top of a pile of dirt.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Thornton, IL

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