Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding

By Times Staff

Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.

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Group to protest preachers who back third airport

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

MONEE | When pastors from Chicago's South Side and surrounding suburbs offer their blessings Saturday of the proposed site of an airport near …

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The Times to check candidate claims

By Times Staff

In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.

Repeat DUI offender injures driver in Lowell, police say

By Diane Poulton Times Correspondent

LOWELL | A drunken driver with a history of impaired driving offenses crashed into a parked car Saturday, pushing it into another car and inju…

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Grandparents turn tragedy into longstanding mission of care

For The Times

Recent news stories about children killed by falling television sets in their homes have stirred up strong emotion in Juan and Stella Hernande…

Jackson wants to jumpstart Peotone airport with 'people's groundbreaking'

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., is calling for a "people's groundbreaking" at the site of the proposed third regional airport, a move his…

PSC summer course registration begins March 16

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Registration for summer courses at Prairie State College begins March 16.

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Proposed airport near Peotone taking on more regional identity

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

SOUTH HOLLAND | The governing panel that wants to create a new airport north of Peotone in Will County took actions on Friday that will ensure…

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Beecher Community Library hosts annual used book sale

For The Times

BEECHER | The Beecher Community Library is hosting its annual used book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Beecher Communit…

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Kasperek working to overcome obstacles in Democratic Illinois House race

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

By his own admission, Kyle Kasperek has some significant obstacles to overcome in his desire to win a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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