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The Lincoln-Way East Griffins enter the stadium at the start of their championship season. School officials agreed to charge all students a $50 participation fee next year.

Lincoln-Way approves flat $50 participation fee for students, considers sales tax measure

May 21, 2019 at 10:28 p.m.

As part of a way to boost revenues, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 officials agreed to a new $50 “participation fee” for all students next school year and a $360...

A potential sale of Lincoln-Way High School's land to Woodman's Market, at 191st and Harlem,(at left) across from the Brookside Marketplace (at right) has fallen through.

No sale on Lincoln-Way high school property

May 21, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Another potential sale of Lincoln-Way High School District 210’s acreage in Tinley Park has fallen through, according to school officials. Woodman’s Market had a purchase agreement with Lincoln-Way since June...

More amazing high school graduates: Part 2 of our salute to the Southland’s class of 2018

May 21, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Caps off to the class of 2018. As they prepare to bid adieu to high school and set forth on their next journey, we asked several to pause and share...

Class of 2018: A look at some of the Southland’s extraordinary high school graduates

May 21, 2019 at 10:22 p.m.

Caps off to the class of 2018. As they prepare to bid adieu to high school and set forth on their next journey, we asked several to pause and share...

Permits no longer needed for minor repairs in Will County, board rules

May 21, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

After several complaints from a board member, Will County will no longer require homeowners to have a permit for some minor repairs. During Thursday’s county board meeting, members agreed to...

A new parking area would be installed on this lot, at 11 N. White Street, on the north and east sides of this old home, which would be converted to a future commercial use.

Frankfort eyes downtown restaurant, retail plan

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Frankfort officials are considering a proposal that would add commercial space and preserve an older home in their village’s downtown area. A developer wants to wants to add a steakhouse,...

Back in January, when New Lenox planned to build a 5.5 million gallon sewage treatment plant behind these homes, residents in the Royal Meadows subdivision organized an effort to oppose it. Village officials announced Monday they have found another site.

New Lenox strikes new deal for sewer plant site

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

New Lenox has found a different site for its proposed new regional sewage treatment plant — one that is affordable for the village and amenable to residents, officials said. At...

Proshred Security of Tinley Park will partner with the American Institute for Cancer Research in the annual Shred Cancer event June 2 at 7700 Graphics Drive.

Document shredding event to raise funds for cancer research

May 21, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Proshred Security of Tinley Park will partner with the American Institute for Cancer Research in the annual Shred Cancer event June 2 at 7700 Graphics Drive. From 9 a.m. to...

Rush University Medical Center, pictured in 2011, is teaming with the Simons Foundation to conduct research into genetic links to autism.

Autism research study seeking family participants

May 21, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Families affected by autism are being sought to participate in the nation's largest research project to uncover genetic links to this condition. The study, known as SPARK — Simons Foundation...

Forest Preserve, Homer Glen near an agreement on Fiddyment Creek

May 21, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

An agreement between Homer Glen and the Forest Preserve District of Will County would boost economic development in the village while providing a new regional bike path along the Veterans...

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