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Veterans, Visitors Moved by Vietnam Memorial Replica Acclaimed Author Steve Berry Talks Turning Faliure into Success Family of Hayley Pelock Aims to Create Memorial Scholarship Gas Leak Closes Lincoln Elementary, Sickens Teachers, Kids
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Who Let the Dogs Out? Grandmotherly Love Graces Chicago Heights School Kids Further Bridging the Gap: Teen Center Spreads Out UPDATED: Mokena Fire Protection District Preparing to Sue Insurance Provider Gas City Stations to Close Thursday Night, Reopen Friday as Speedway
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UPDATED: Hostage Standoff Hoaxer Arrested at Beggars Pizza World Leaders and Chicago Heights Share 'Worldly' Possession: Bloom Archives Fond Farewell for Park District Commissioner Mokena Patch Editor Quotes Trooper in Farewell Column
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Olympic Medalist Jan Johnson Hasn't Forgotten His Chicago Heights Roots Police Blotter: Thrifty Three Days Speedway to Buy Gas City Stations in Frankfort, Surrounding Area Palos Fire District President Asks Trustee to Resign
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In this week's edition of "A Good Read on the Southland," we've got money for mommies, a slain gay sailor remembered in D.C., an elderly mom murdered in Oak Lawn, and recovering thoroughbreds. Oh yeah, more Chris Medina, too.
Wondering what you missed last week? Here are a handful of stories you shouldn't miss twice. 1. Can You Pay Mommies and Daddies to Be Better Parents? Patch editor Christopher Paicely reports on an interesting experiment in Chicago Heights that provides financial incentives to parents in the quest to help their children perform better at school. Renowned University of Chicago economist John List is betting $10 million of a billionaire's money that cash can make a difference to kids at the Griffin Early Childhood Center. The story went national on Aol News. The story prompted quite a reaction among Aol readers last week. Says Aol reader Pamela McKnight: What makes you think money is going to make a good parent? Look at the Goselins, Charlie …
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Live Coverage Tonight of the School Consolidation Town Hall Meeting Friends and Family Remember Shooting Victim on Facebook Page Check Out Our Tinley Park Irish Parade Gallery (And See If You Won) Fifth Annual Flossmoor St. Patrick's Day Party Oak Lawn Crowns Dance Winner Patch Picks the Best of the Fleadh Parade
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Chicago Heights Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon
This article was updated at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 27 The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed Sunday morning that the victim in Friday's shooting death, ruled a homicide, was Derrick Bell, 19, however gave a different address than was previously reported by the Southtown Star. The office said Bell's mother identified him early Saturday afternoon as a resident of the 14900 block of Evers St. in Dolton, IL. Chicago Heights police Sgt. Tom Rogers told the Southtown the victim and a person of interest, who is now in custody, had a disagreement about the alleged theft of a television. Authorities were initially concerned that there might be a hostage situation after responding to a report of shots fired and discovering a dead victim in …
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Guilty Verdict For Steger Man in Fatal Drunken Crash Case Mayor Honors Police Officer for His Lifesaving Actions Loved Ones Gather in a Room Brimming with Blue to Remember Danny Host New Lenox Staffing Agency Refuting Workers' Claims They're Underpaid Boys Basketball: Stagg Comes Up Big in Third Quarter for Win No. 20
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For the Love of the Music: Seniors Jam on Valentine's Day Back to Triangle Case Delayed Until April While New Judge Takes Over Back to Food 4 Less Grand Opening: Big Scissors, Big Checks, Big Store Boys Basketball: Stagg Ends Lemont's Upset Bid Back to Rotary's Free Flapjacks, Local Entertainers Draw a Crowd
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Changing the Face of Valentine's Day, One Edible Arrangement at a Time Police: Thieves Targeting Metra Lot and Stealing Valuable Car Parts Bakers and Florists Talk Love and Anti-Love Traditions Palos Hills Veterinarian Tries New Treatment For Her Dog Tin Man to Be Raised to Roof May 7
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9:30 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011
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