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Thursday Jul 2 | The SouthtownStar

2 hospitalized; pets rescued from fire

Two people were hospitalized today after fire broke out in a Matteson home. Firefighters rescued two dogs from the house but the family's pet bird died in the fire on Crestwood Road.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Teens become entrepreneurs

Hoping that greeting cards, face painting and photo booths could be the first steps toward careers as investment bankers, TV chefs and lawyers, young entrepreneurs took to Lincoln Mall in Matteson last week.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Potentials

Power Tools: Building Up When Economy's Down

By William Ng Demand for power tools and hand tools is ratcheting up as the deep economic recession continues and pennywise homeowners look to save money by working on house projects themselves instead of hiring outside help.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Burris says he's 'absolved,' won't discuss future

A day after being cleared of potential perjury charges, Sen. Roland Burris ducked media questions Saturday, refusing to discuss the opinion of a Sangamon County prosecutor and what it might mean for his future.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Matteson parties all weekend long

For Chicago Heights sisters Christina and Crystal Alston, it was clear what was the best part of Matteson Fest.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Food, beer, soul music at Matteson fest this weekend

The 27th annual Matteson Festival features it all this weekend, from free horse rides to to the silkiest of crooners singing their hearts out.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Lincoln-Way Sun

Mokena park goes to the dogs

It seemed like Gidget was likely to win the hot dog relay. Shaped like a hot dog herself, the Chihuahua rat terrier mix used her short legs to power through the race, with master Jake Pieczynski in tow.

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Tue Jun 09, 2009

Courier-News

Ace makes switch to plastic paint cans

While we might pass up the dented can of creamed corn for the smooth, round one at the supermarket, does the same thinking apply to cans of paint? Starting next week, Ace Hardware will be kicking the can and adopting plastic as the container of choice for its latex paints, all of which are made at two Southland factories.

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Villages hope to reel in retailers after Vegas trip

Like the crowds at local shopping centers, the crowds at the International Council of Shopping Centers convention were thinner this year than in years past.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

MyFoxChicago

Break-In Leads To Largest-Ever Pot Bust

For one married Matteson couple, their second house wasn't a ritzy vacation home on a lake or a piece of property to be rented out for some extra monthly cash.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009

ABC7 Chicago

Scholar athlete sprints toward dreams

Aaliyah Brown succeeds in both sports and academics. The suburban eighth grader hopes her talent on the track will help her get into the college of her choice- where she hopes to pursue medicine.

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Thu May 21, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Three ordered held in Bishop Ford chase, shootout

Three bank robbery suspects who police say took them on a wild chase on the Bishop Ford Expressway Tuesday and allegedly took part in a shootout that injured a Calumet City police officer were brought to federal court in Chicago today to face bank robbery and gun charges.

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Mon May 11, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Park Forest boy on quest for clean drinking water around the globe

For being only 9 years old, Sam Girmai has a noble goal. The spunky, bright-eyed third-grader at Blackhawk Intermediate School in Park Forest is trying to raise $12,500 to buy 1,000 portable water filtration systems called LifeStraws.

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Sat May 09, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Matteson man killed on Ryan

Matteson :: Park Forest :: University Park :: Richton Park :: :: Matteson man killed on Ryan May 9, 2009 A 71-year-old Matteson man was killed Friday morning when the minivan he was driving slammed into the back of a semi truck while trying to avoid a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway, Illinois State Police said.

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Fri May 08, 2009

Mokena Messenger

Music Tots

Curtain Call Theatre is hosting it's seventh annual Emily McCabe Musical Theatre Program at St.

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Wed May 06, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Portfolio

Home remodeling contractor M&M in Crete is sponsoring its annual Exterior Home Makeover Essay Contest.

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Mon May 04, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Giannoulias chief of staff gearing up to replace treasurer if he wins Senate nod

She's 53, an African American from the south suburbs by way of Harlem. He's 33, Greek-American, a North Sider to the manor born.

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Sun May 03, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Dealerships looking into new tax incentive

Car dealerships in the south suburbs have been hit with both barrels in the past few years.

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Fri May 01, 2009

Russell Publications

Crete Police Officers Recognized for Exemplary Work

Crete Police Chief James M. Paoletti introduced two new recognition programs for officers at the April 13 village board meeting.

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Wed Apr 29, 2009

The SouthtownStar

Portfolio

Moraine Valley Community College will hold a "Green Forum" from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park.

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