Riverdale officials ponder mega-church’s potential value to community

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

RIVERDALE | Village officials on Wednesday tried to figure out the potential value to their community of a proposed mega-church that wants to …

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ArcelorMittal net profit drops in 1Q

By The Associated Press

BRUSSELS | ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steel maker, posted a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit Thursday, announcing earnings of $1…

D.148 honors Science Fair winners

For The Times

Dolton West Elementary District 148 fourth-grade Science Fair winners and Science Fair coordinator Mike Hurst were honored during the School B…

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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Four men indicted in Lake County robbery spree

By Lindsay Machak lindsay.machak@nwi.com, (219) 933-3246

HAMMOND | Authorities said fast-food restaurants, dollar stores and auto parts stores were the preferred targets for three local men and a tee…

D.148 hosts Fine Arts Festival

For The Times

RIVERDALE | The artistic talents of Dolton/Riverdale Elementary District 148 students will be on display at Park Elementary School in Riverdal…

Southeast Metra rail line proponents have work to do to qualify for funding

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

LANSING | There may be $385 billion in funds anticipated for transportation-related projects during the next three decades. But as of now, a p…

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Company seeking bids on former Dixmoor transitional housing center

By Times Staff

The former site of a state adult transitional housing center in Dixmoor is heading to auction.

Race will be factor in Cook County redistricting, consultant says

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

MARKHAM | When the Cook County Board gets around later this year to drawing new boundaries for its 17 districts, it is likely that Chicago's S…

Officials: South Holland blaze erupted from electrical wiring

By Times Staff

SOUTH HOLLAND | Fire officials believe an early Monday residential fire started in the electrical wiring of the master bedroom, according to a…

Extended litigation, higher taxes likely in pension reform fight

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

TINLEY PARK, Ill. | School administrators from across the south suburbs were told Wednesday two things are likely to happen involving attempts…

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D.148 students earn Regional Science Fair honors

For The Times

Dolton West Elementary District 148 junior high students earned first- and second-place honors during this year's Regional Science Fair.

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.

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Riverdale Elementary School classroom becomes igloo-d

For The Times

RIVERDALE | What started out as a creative kindergarten classroom project has evolved into a fun, schoolwide venture at Riverdale Elementary School.

South suburbs divided on electricity aggregation

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

There seems to be little sense of unity among south suburban municipalities when it comes to the concept of electricity aggregation.

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D.148, League of Women Voters honor junior high science fair winners

For The Times

Dolton West Elementary District 148's top seventh-grade science fair project winners will be among those participating in the Regional Science…

Seton students cheer on boys basketball team headed to state finals

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

SOUTH HOLLAND | Autonea Evans, a Seton Academy junior from Riverdale, is among the students excited about their high school's boys basketball …

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Harris to get Rush endorsement, but Jackson remains neutral

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., will be giving his election day support to the legislative campaign of a former pro football player who wants…

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Thornton Township welcomes Tuskegee Airmen

By Times Staff

RIVERDALE | Some of the original Tuskegee Airmen signed autographs and spoke with visitors who attended a special screening of "Double Victory…

Thornton Township hosts Tuskegee Airmen on Feb. 24

By Times Staff

RIVERDALE | Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli in conjunction with the Thornton Township Human Relations Commission hosts "Black Im…

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Three in federal custody in connection with armed robberies

By Times Staff

HAMMOND | Two Gary men charged this week with the Feb. 7 armed robbery of an East Chicago credit union used some of the stolen money, stained …

State-funded housing program includes Chicago Heights, South Holland

By Paul Czapkowicz Times Correspondent

Six suburban communities stand to benefit from The Illinois Building Blocks Pilot Program, a $40 million state-funded initiative that Gov. Pat…

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D.148 to offer full-day kindergarten

By Times Staff

DOLTON | Families in District 148 will have the option of full-day kindergarten classes beginning this fall, the district has announced.

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Illinois man accused in rape, molesting of E.C. 12-year-old

By Times Staff

CROWN POINT | A 12-year-old East Chicago girl told police she awoke early Nov. 29 to sharp pains and found a longtime family acquaintance in her bed.

Weekend hearings at Markham courthouse to end

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

Sometime in the next couple of months, people who get in trouble with police on a weekend will have to be taken all the way to the Criminal Co…

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