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The next principal of Churchill School will be an assistant principal from Flossmoor District 161's Parker Junior High.
A sit-down Mexico restaurant is nearing its opening date at US 30 and Vine. The owner can't wait to get started.
Orland police will be in unmarked and marked cars now through Memorial Day, checking for seat belt use.
Manhattan's Village Administrator Nick Palmer has resigned from the role, effective June 6.
The Sunny Dayz Localz Market is set for June 9 at Yunker Farm in Mokena. Sixteen vendors are lined up.
The cruise nights take place the third Tuesday of every month, from May through September.
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The Streetz Artz Alliance's Pet Market is back at Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, May 18.
The event by the Will County Thresherman's Association is set for June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The deadline to apply is May 15 at 4 p.m. Starting salary is mid-$60,000, officials said.
The Tinley Bag Crawl invites cornhole fans to play at stops in downtown Tinley for a chance at cash and prizes on Sunday, May 19.
The accident happened Monday afternoon. Seven people were taken to area hospitals.
The photo competition calls for photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals, and unidentifiable people taken at the preserve.
Chief Thomas Tilton was appointed to the role during a May 7 Village Board meeting.
The station is not yet accessible to ADA customers, as the elevator is still being replaced, officials said Monday.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 29, followed by an open house.
Ticket sales for the Sept. 14 show by Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band start Saturday, May 11 at Village Hall.
Sign up in advance to be added to the master list of homes participating in the June 7–8 event.
The 37-year-old woman had last been seen Sunday, May 5 in Homewood, police said.