Alan (Al) P. Sturges (87) of Park Forest, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Al is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Graves Sturges; his sons, Andrew and Britt; his daughter, Leah Sturges Mayer (David); his grandsons, Micah (Kate), Caleb and August Mayer; his brother, Guy[Read More…]
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Two More Defendants Added to Federal Indictment Alleging Fraud Scheme at Chicago Elementary School
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Retiring Chief Mannino Reflects on his Career, the State of Policing in Park Forest
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Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) announced a new program to assist low-income residents with water utility bills. Funded with dollars provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Low-income Household Water Assistance Program[Read More…]
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Urges Caution as Winter Storm Approaches: Storm Warning
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Prairie State College to Operate Virtually on Thursday, Feb. 17 Due to Inclement Weather
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Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses
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Violent Crime Surge: Rep. Kelly, Demings, House Colleagues, Law Enforcement Leaders Speak
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